proper — meaning in English

English meaning

• clean adj Free of dirt, stains, or other unwanted matter.
• neat adj Tidy and orderly; clean in appearance.
• tidy adj Neatly arranged; not messy or cluttered.

Senses

proper is used for these senses in English:

• clean Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
• clean Fully and completely.
• neat Clean, tidy; free from dirt or impurities.
• tidy Arranged neatly and in order.

clean — full definition

1. adj Free of dirt, stains, or other unwanted matter.
2. adj Free of drugs, alcohol, or (of a criminal record) offenses.
3. adj Done smoothly and without flaws or errors.
4. verb To remove dirt from something, or to tidy up a space.

neat — full definition

1. adj Tidy and orderly; clean in appearance.
2. adj Of a spirit or drink: served pure, without ice, water, or mixer.
3. adj Skilfully or cleverly done; elegant in a simple way.
4. intj Used informally to express approval; cool, great.

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