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appropriately

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈproʊpriətli/ · UK /əˈprəʊpriətli/

appropriately means: In a way that suits the situation or purpose.

adverb

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In a way that suits the situation or purpose.

  • Please dress appropriately for the interview.
  • The teacher responded appropriately to the complaint.
  • Are the staff appropriately trained to handle emergencies?

How to use it: appropriately for something (Everyone was dressed appropriately for the ceremony.)

Similar words: suitably, properly

Opposites: inappropriately

Common phrases: dress appropriately, respond appropriately, appropriately dressed

Questions about appropriately

What does appropriately mean?

In a way that suits the situation or purpose.

What is appropriately in other languages?

Türkçe: uygun şekilde · Español: adecuadamente · Français: convenablement · Deutsch: angemessen · Italiano: adeguatamente · 日本語: 適切に

How do you pronounce appropriately?

In American English /əˈproʊpriətli/; in British English /əˈprəʊpriətli/.

How do you use appropriately in a sentence?

Please dress appropriately for the interview. The teacher responded appropriately to the complaint.

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