Properly and Somewhat

Properly

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

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

Nearby Words: proper, property

Somewhat

Somewhat adverb - To some degree or extent.

Properly and somewhat are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Properly" instead an adverb "Somewhat".

Both words in one sentence

  • Yellow Peril This is somewhat subverted (at least in The Movie) by making him properly Mongolian instead of Chinese.
    Source: Yellow Peril
  • Humans have a similarly tough time pronouncing Sangheili properly, though at least one human is shown as somewhat capable in the language.
  • Franchise / Devil May Cry Real Impact's position is somewhat reversed in 4 with the Distorted Real Impact; if timed properly, it becomes THE boss-killing move of the game.
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