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proper

Definition

  • noun: the parts of the Mass that vary according to the liturgical calendar
  • adjective: correct according to social or moral rules
  • adjective: referring to one individual only
  • used to emphasize that you are referring to the specific thing that is being named
  • synonyms: individual, peculiar, particular

Examples

  • Her family lived outside the city 'proper'. [=lived in an area that was close to the city but was not actually in the city]

  • Please put your shoes in their 'proper' place. [=please put your shoes where they belong]

  • The children must learn how to behave 'properly' [='appropriately'] in church.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - (SHUDDERS) Tell me! (STRUGGLING TO BREATHE) Damn you! And may you rest in peace. ECBERT: Give the bishop a proper and decent Christian burial. Even in such times, we must do what is right. So, King Aelle is defeated. Most horribly and barbarously (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: On the Eve Season: 4 Episode 19