appropriately
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Meaning · English
In an appropriate manner; properly; suitably.
Adverb
Examples
He closes the foreword by acknowledging that his proposals would have far-reaching impacts on railway staff, communities and industry - and passes the buck onto government to ensure that these consequences are managed appropriately.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “appropriately” mean?
In an appropriate manner; properly; suitably.
Is “appropriately” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.