Proper and Real

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Proper

Proper adjective - Having all the qualities typical of the thing specified.
Usage example: he finally has a proper job
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Real is a synonym for proper in complete topic. In some cases you can use "Real" instead an adjective "Proper".
Nearby Words: property, properly

Real

Real adjective - Being exactly as appears or as claimed.
Usage example: this shirt is real silk, not polyester
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Proper is a synonym for real (British) in right topic. You can use "Proper" instead an adjective "Real". informal substitute
Nearby Words: realize, realise, reality, realistic, really

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  • Lister: Rimmer, real dumplings, proper dumplings, when they're properly cooked to perfection, real, proper dumplings should not bounce!
    Source: Lethal Chef / Live-Action TV
  • Similar to the Roger Rabbit example above, Animaniacs had Slappy Squirrel use the proper name for the song, teaching at least some viewers its real name.
    Source: "Weird Al" Effect
  • Names to Run Away from Really Fast, similar to names that sound like adjectives, but these "names" are purely adjectives usually for Eldritch Abominations and really ancient evils, presumably so old their real name is forgotten... or they're from a time before proper nouns existed.
    Source: Names To Run Away From / The Adjective One
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