word
Proper
PRAH-pur
/ˈprɑːpɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
proper
Dictionary meaning
Appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs.
Examples
- Everything in its proper place.
- Proper medical treatment.
Synonyms: right
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Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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