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I . proper [ˈprɒpəʳ, Am ˈprɑ:pɚ] ADJ

1. proper (real):

proper meal
настоя́щий

3. proper (socially respectable):

proper
присто́йный
proper
прили́чный

II . proper [ˈprɒpəʳ, Am ˈprɑ:pɚ] ADV Brit inf

1. proper (very):

proper
о́чень
proper
соверше́нно

2. proper iron (genteelly):

proper
хороше́нько

proper fraction N mat

proper meaning N

proper name, proper noun N

Usage examples with proper

to be prim (and proper)
быть чересчу́р пра́вильным (челове́ком)
to put sth to its proper use
испо́льзовать что-ли́бо по предназначе́нию

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The collection of subobjects of an object may in fact be a proper class; this means that the discussion given is somewhat loose.
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As with all proper commands, it is to be given from the position of attention only.
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Hunting and fishing are allowed seasonally, with a proper license.
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There are no proper roads, only a few walkways.
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The "jaein" continued to exist as one variety of "baekjeong"; the other were those formerly called the "hwachae", but now simply the "baekjeong" proper.
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Lit coals are then placed on top, which allows the tobacco to heat to the proper temperature.
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Estimates of the number of stars with recognised proper names range from 300 to 350 different stars.
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This is because the current focus of environmentalism is on proper coupling.
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This barking problem can be resolved with proper training and exercise.
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Their first proper office was 750 sqft, sub-leased from friends with another technology company.
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