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proper vs real

real vs proper

proper is not a noun while real is a noun.

proper and real both are adjectives.

proper is not an adverb while real is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
proper No Yes No No
real Yes Yes No Yes
proper (noun) real (noun)
any rational or irrational number
an old small silver Spanish coin
the basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos
proper (adjective) real (adjective)
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs of, relating to, or representing an amount that is corrected for inflation
having all the qualities typical of the thing specified no less than what is stated; worthy of the name
limited to the thing specified having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary
capable of being treated as fact
not to be taken lightly
(of property) fixed or immovable
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
coinciding with reality
proper (adverb) real (adverb)
used to give emphasis
Difference between proper and real

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