improperly
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪmˈprɑpɚli/ · UK /ɪmˈprɒpəli/
improperly means: In a wrong way, or in a way that breaks accepted rules.
adverb
WRONG WAYB2
In a wrong way, or in a way that breaks accepted rules.
- The door was improperly fitted.
- Food can spoil if it is stored improperly.
- He was criticized for behaving improperly at the meeting.
Questions about improperly
What does improperly mean?
In a wrong way, or in a way that breaks accepted rules.
What is improperly in other languages?
Türkçe: yanlış şekilde · Español: incorrectamente · Français: incorrectement · Deutsch: unsachgemäß · Italiano: scorrettamente · 日本語: 不適切に
How do you pronounce improperly?
In American English /ɪmˈprɑpɚli/; in British English /ɪmˈprɒpəli/.
How do you use improperly in a sentence?
The door was improperly fitted. Food can spoil if it is stored improperly.
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