Property vs. Properly

Property vs. Properly — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Property and Properly

Propertynoun

Something that is owned.

Leave those books alone! They are my property.Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual property (rights over artistic creations, inventions, etc.).

Properlyadverb

in a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably

Propertynoun

A piece of real estate, such as a parcel of land.

There is a large house on the property.

Properlyadverb

(colloquial) Entirely; extremely; thoroughly.

I was properly tired after that party.

Propertynoun

Real estate; the business of selling houses.

He works in property as a housing consultant.

Properlyadverb

(obsolete) individually; in one's own manner

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Propertynoun

The exclusive right of possessing, enjoying and disposing of a thing.

Properlyadverb

in the right manner;

please do your job properly!can't you carry me decent?

Propertynoun

An attribute or abstract quality associated with an individual, object or concept.

Charm is his most endearing property.

Properlyadverb

with reason or justice

Propertynoun

An attribute or abstract quality which is characteristic of a class of objects.

Matter can have many properties, including color, mass and density.

Propertynoun

(computing) An editable or read-only parameter associated with an application, component or class, or the value of such a parameter.

You need to set the debugging property to "verbose".
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Propertynoun

A prop, an object used in a dramatic production.

Costumes and scenery are distinguished from property properly speaking.

Propertynoun

(obsolete) Propriety; correctness.

Propertyverb

(obsolete) To invest with properties, or qualities.

Propertyverb

(obsolete) To make a property of; to appropriate.

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Propertynoun

any area set aside for a particular purpose;

who owns this place?the president was concerned about the property across from the White House

Propertynoun

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone;

that hat is my propertyhe is a man of property

Propertynoun

a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class;

a study of the physical properties of atomic particles

Propertynoun

a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished;

self-confidence is not an endearing property

Propertynoun

any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie;

before every scene he ran down his checklist of props