Proper and Passable

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Proper adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

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Passable and proper are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Passable" instead an adjective "Proper".

Nearby Words: property, properly

Passable adjective - Of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards.

Usage example: that's a passable paper

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Proper and passable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Proper" instead an adjective "Passable".

Nearby Words: pass, passed, passing, passably, passant

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