Good And Proper

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ɡʊd ənd ˈprɑpər/

Definitions of good and proper

adjective Describing words that modify or give more information about a noun or pronoun. 'Good' is an adjective that describes the quality of something, while 'proper' is an adjective that describes something done correctly or in the right way.

Example Sentences

A1 She learned how to tie her shoes good and proper.

A2 He followed the recipe instructions good and proper.

B1 The team was trained on safety procedures good and proper.

B2 The project was completed on time and within budget, good and proper.

C1 The company implemented the new policy good and proper.

C2 The lawyer presented the case in court good and proper.

Examples of good and proper in a Sentence

formal The company ensured that all employees were trained in good and proper business practices.

informal He finally learned how to tie a tie good and proper for the wedding.

slang She gave him a good and proper telling off for not doing his chores.

figurative The artist painted the landscape with such detail that it captured the essence of the scene good and proper.

Grammatical Forms of good and proper

past tense

was good and proper

plural

goods and propers

comparative

better and proper

superlative

best and proper

present tense

is good and proper

future tense

will be good and proper

perfect tense

has been good and proper

continuous tense

is being good and proper

singular

good and proper

positive degree

good and proper

infinitive

to be good and proper

gerund

being good and proper

participle

having been good and proper

Origin and Evolution of good and proper

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'good and proper' originated in Middle English, derived from Old English and Old French influences.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to emphasize correctness and appropriateness, the phrase 'good and proper' has evolved to also convey a sense of thoroughness and completeness in modern usage.