Proper and Received

Proper

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

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

Nearby Words: property, properly

Received

Received adjective - Held by or applicable to a majority of the people.

Proper and received are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Proper" instead an adjective "Received".

Both words in one sentence

  • Dirge received his proper delta wings, instead of reusing Ramjet's; Thrust's wings were modified a bit; and Thundercracker's wing paint was redone to match the previously-reissued Starscream's.
  • Fanfic / In Flight Good Scars, Evil Scars: Shirou has a starburst shaped scar on his chest and back, showing the entry and exit wounds he received from Lancer before he joined the Holy Grail War proper.
  • Video Game / Phantasy Star Online It later received a Spiritual Successor called Phantasy Star Universe and a proper sequel, Phantasy Star Online 2.Has a character sheet under construction.
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