Proper and Sure

Proper

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

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

Nearby Words: property, properly

Sure

Sure adjective - Having or showing a mind free from doubt.

Proper and sure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Proper" instead an adjective "Sure".

Nearby Word: surely

Both words in one sentence

  • I'm sure with proper algorithms, logarithms and biorythms, we can make the ugly ones look like hotgly ones.
  • Besides tending the house, being her bodyguard and commanding her armies in her absence, she also makes sure she dresses like a proper Evil Overlord and gives her advice on her love life.
  • Series / Sharpe He's more concerned with superficial things like proper marching and making sure his men stand ramrod straightnote assisted by the use of leather chokers that scar the men's necks.
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