appropriately
part of speech
adverb (appropriately); adjective (appropriate)
meaning for a pupil
1) In a way that is right or suitable for the situation. tree →
2) Fittingly; in a way that matches nicely, sometimes in a funny way. tree →
sense in the lessons
In school, teachers ask pupils to dress appropriately, behave appropriately and use words appropriately. In stories it can show a neat match, like a dog «appropriately named Barky». Phrases: dress appropriately, behave appropriately, respond appropriately.
examples
- Please dress appropriately for the cold weather. tree →
- He behaved appropriately at the funeral. tree →
- Answer the question appropriately with full sentences. tree →
- The fish shop is appropriately called The Plaice. tree →
- Use the tools appropriately in the science lab. tree →
- She spoke appropriately to the head teacher. tree →
- This kingdom was very appropriately called the Land of Tears. tree →
note
Spelling: double p, double r is wrong: a-pp-r-o-p-r-i-a-t-e-l-y. The opposite is «inappropriately». Do not mix up with the verb «appropriate» (to take for yourself), which is said differently.
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «appropriately» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.