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1. adv. In a word/proper">proper word/manner">manner; suitably; fitly; strictly; rightly; as, a word properly applied; a dress properly adjusted. Source: opted
2. adv. Individually; after one's own manner. Source: opted
3. adv. in the right manner; correctly; suitably Source: wordnet
4. adv. indicating exactness or preciseness Source: wordnet
5. adv. in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances Source: wordnet
6. r:100 r. in the right manner Source: ecdict

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manner right suitably proper accordance adjusted applied appropriate circumstances correctly dress exactness fitly indicating preciseness rightly strictly suitable word

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propeptone proper fraction proper name proper noun properate

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