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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.

Similar words: incorrectly, wrongly, inappropriately

Opposites: properly, correctly

Common phrases: improperly installed, behave improperly, improperly stored food

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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