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'proper' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'proper' with 20 example sentences.


proper adjective

: having all the qualities typical of the thing specified

: limited to the thing specified

: appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs

: marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness


  • Rock climbing without proper equipment is dangerous.
  • This is not a proper English sentence.
  • It's important to teach children proper table manners.
  • Proper qualifications are required for the position.
  • In Japan, it is proper to bow when you meet someone.
  • He took the proper steps to meet the situation.
  • He needs proper medical attention at a hospital.
  • Proper posture is necessary to maintain good health.
  • That's right and proper!
  • We use the symbol โ€œโŠ‚โ€ to denote proper inclusion.
  • Thomas changed into proper clothing.
  • The files are in proper order.
  • This isn't the proper place for this.
  • He is the proper person for the job.
  • I will tell it to him at the proper time.
  • We don't have the proper equipment.
  • There's proper etiquette for everything, even an orgy.
  • We've received all the proper paperwork.
  • I'll go get the proper forms.
  • We must see the matter in its proper perspective.
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