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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

  • (..) I can't believe you bit her, Mr. Peabody! I know, Sherman, it was wrong. "Wrong"? It was awesome! And now, to return to our proper timeline and erase this mess. There he is! He's got my daughter in that giant space apple! My face is numb. Whoo-hoo! (..)
    2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman