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Appropriate

adjective

Right for the situation.

11 letters 4 syllables

What does Appropriate mean?

Right for the situation.

Dictionary definition

Right or suitable for a particular situation.

Example sentences

Appropriate in a sentence

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Sneakers are appropriate for gym class.

medium

Choose an appropriate tone for a thank-you note.

hard

Appropriate behavior fits the situation and shows respect.

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What does appropriate mean?

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Appropriate

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Sounds like

uh · proh · pree · it · strongest beat: proh

Synonyms

Words like Appropriate

suitableRight for the purpose.
properFollows what fits the situation.
fittingMatches the need.
Antonyms

Opposite words

inappropriateNot right for the situation.
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Word family

Appropriate word family

Base word

appropriate

adjective

appropriate

Base form.

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