Generally and Properly

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Generally adverb - According to the usual course of things.

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Properly and generally are semantically related in usually topic. In some cases you can use "Properly" instead an adverb "Generally".

Properly adverb - In a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose.

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Generally and properly are semantically related in usually topic. Sometimes you can use "Generally" instead an adverb "Properly".

Nearby Words: proper, property

But wizards generally feel that if don't have eight archmages chanting at the corners of an octagram filled with occult paraphernalia, you aren't doing it properly.

Source: Imperfect Ritual
Counterbalancing all this are certain "semi"-Official Couples: relationships that haven't properly taken off but are pretty generally recognized to be a-brewin'.

Source: Roleplay / Archipelago Exodus
This means that a properly equipped Level 20 PC is generally able to wipe out entire metropolises by himself.

Source: One Man Army / Tabletop Games

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