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real vs proper

proper vs real

real is a noun but proper is not a noun.

real and proper both are adjectives.

real is an adverb but proper is not an adverb.

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

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