word
Properly
PRAH-pur-lee
/ˈprɑːpɜːrliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
properly
Dictionary meaning
In the right manner.
Examples
- Please do your job properly!
Synonyms: right, decently, decent, in good order
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