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properly vs appropriately

appropriately vs properly

properly and appropriately both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
properly No No No Yes
appropriately No No No Yes
As adverbs, properly and appropriately are synonyms defined as:
  • properly and appropriately: in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
Other synonyms of properly include befittingly, duly, fitly, fittingly, suitably.
properly (adverb) appropriately (adverb)
in the right manner; correctly; suitably in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
indicating exactness or preciseness
Difference between properly and appropriately

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