Properly and Smoothly

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

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Smoothly and properly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smoothly" instead an adverb "Properly".

Nearby Words: proper, property

Smoothly adverb - Without difficulty.

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Properly and smoothly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Properly" instead an adverb "Smoothly".

Nearby Words: smooth, smoothness, smoother

If the Master, Chalice, and the rest of the court don't work together smoothly or properly live up to their roles, the entire demesne suffers in all manner of very tangible ways, from unusually skittish livestock and poorly-producing crops all the way up to wildfires and earthquakes.

Source: Literature / Chalice
It goes well up until Kagura gets involved, then takes a nosedive from there after she completely messes up at paying her respects properly, which provokes the owner's ghost into trying to ensure the processions go smoothly by force.

Source: The Fun in Funeral
And if you buy out an opponent's company, you're going to find yourself wondering how their steam engines managed to run properly for years when none of their stations have roundhouses or water towers, which are vital for steam engines to run smoothly for more than a year.

Source: Video Game / Railroad Tycoon

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