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  1. 1
    appropriate for the purpose or situation

    American English synonyms or related words for this sense of proper

    Suitable or convenient: suitable, convenient, proper, perfect, ideal, fitting, well-chosen, possible, apt, suited... more
  2. 2
    considered to be morally good

    American English synonyms or related words for this sense of proper

    Morally good or correct: moral, correct, right, proper, just, ethical, virtuous, high-minded, irreproachable, decent... more
  3. 3
    considered to be real or serious

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    Serious, severe and extreme: serious, severe, extreme, awful, grave, acute, desperate, profound, rigorous, dire... more
  5. 5
    understood in its most exact meaning

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    Exact and accurate: exact, accurate, perfect, precise, strict, correct, specific, right, reliable, unerring... more
  6. 6
    mainly British informal complete in every detail

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    Complete and thorough: thorough, total, pure, in-depth, outright, good, sound, utter, resounding, unadulterated... more
  7. 7
    formal belonging to a particular type of thing

    American English synonyms or related words for this sense of proper

    Suitable or convenient: suitable, convenient, proper, perfect, ideal, fitting, well-chosen, possible, apt, suited... more

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