Definitions

1. adjective

being in good condition, health, or a satisfactory state

“The car was in proper working order after the repair.”

2. noun

a person’s or thing’s proper or correct position, place, or manner

“She put the vase in its proper place on the shelf.”

3. adverb

in the proper manner, correctly, or as required

“The instructions were to be followed proper and exactly as written.”