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21proper — [[t]prɒ̱pə(r)[/t]] ♦♦♦ 1) ADJ: ADJ n You use proper to describe things that you consider to be real and satisfactory rather than inadequate in some way. Two out of five people lack a proper job... I always cook a proper evening meal. 2) ADJ: ADJ… …
22proper — /ˈprɒpə / (say propuh) adjective 1. adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant. 2. conforming to established standards of behaviour or manners; correct or decorous. 3. fitting; right. 4.… …
23proper — 01. Make sure you wear the [proper] clothing when you go for your job interview. 02. If you don t follow the instructions, you can t expect the machine to work [properly]. 03. You need to wear [proper] clothing while skiing; otherwise, you ll be… …
24proper — adj. VERBS ▪ be, seem ▪ It seemed proper to pay tribute to her in this way. ▪ consider sth, deem sth, think sth ▪ It was not considered proper for young …
25proper — adj. 1) proper to + inf. (it is not proper to enter that restaurant without a jacket) 2) proper that + clause; subj. (it is proper that she state/should state her own opinion) * * * [ prɒpə] subj. (it is proper that she state/should state her own …
26proper*/*/ — [ˈprɒpə] adj 1) suitable for a particular purpose or situation You have to have the proper tools for the job.[/ex] That s not the proper way to do it![/ex] 2) British considered to be real or serious Start the day with a proper breakfast.[/ex]… …
27proper — That which is fit, suitable, appropriate, adapted, correct. Reasonably sufficient. Peculiar; naturally or essentially belonging to a person or thing; not common; appropriate; one s own. See also reasonable @ proper care That degree of care which… …
28proper — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English propre proper, own, from Anglo French, from Latin proprius own Date: 14th century 1. a. referring to one individual only b. belonging to one ; own c. appointed for the liturgy of a particular day d.… …
29proper — rein; blitzblank; sauber; picobello (umgangssprachlich); blitzeblank; blitzesauber; blitzsauber * * * pro|per [ prɔpɐ] <Adj.> (veraltend): durch eine saubere äußere Erscheinung ansprechend wirkend: das Treppenhaus sieht bei …
30proper — adjective 1》 truly what something is said or regarded to be; genuine: she s never had a proper job. ↘[postposition] strictly so called: the World Cup proper. 2》 suitable or appropriate; correct. ↘respectable. 3》 (proper to) belonging or… …
