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improperly vs improper

improper vs improperly

improperly is not an adjective while improper is an adjective.

improperly is an adverb but improper is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
improperly No No No Yes
improper No Yes No No
improperly (adjective) improper (adjective)
not suitable or right or appropriate
not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
improperly (adverb) improper (adverb)
in an improper way
Difference between improperly and improper

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