Word of the Day: Appropriate
Use the word “appropriate” when something fits a situation or when a person’s behavior is okay.
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Q: Are his clothes appropriate for working in an office?
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A: Yes, a suit is very appropriate. He’s dressed appropriately for his job.
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Q: Are his clothes appropriate for working in an office?
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A: No, they aren’t. He’s dressed inappropriately for working in an office. His clothes are appropriate for riding on a skateboard.
- Walter said something that was inappropriate during class. (Use the prefix “in” to make this adjective negative.)
- The punishment the teacher gave him was appropriate.
- One hour was an appropriate amount of time to finish the test.
- The manager spoke to his employees in a manner that was not appropriate, so they walked off the job.
- Two thousand dollars was an appropriate offer for Bob’s car. It’s not worth very much.
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with A page to see the list of all words starting with letter A. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
