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merriam webster
improper word or action
Palabra o acción inapropiada
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improper adjective

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incorrecto, impropio; indecoroso

Example sentences of
improper adjective

  • •The doctor gave him an improper diagnosis.
  • •They claim to have evidence of improper police conduct.
  • •improper use of public land
  • •This is an improper diet for a growing teenager.
  • •It would be improper for me to ask such a favor of her.
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  • •He made some improper remarks.
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Synonyms of
improper adjective

unseemly, indecent, unbecoming, rude, impolite, tactless, incorrect, indecorous

word noun

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words
palabra, vocablo, voz; orden; noticias

Example sentences of
word noun

  • •How do you spell that word?
  • •“Please” is a useful word.
  • •Our teacher often used words I didn't know.
  • •What is the French word for car?
  • •Describe the experience in your own words.
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  • •The lawyer used Joe's words against him.
  • •She gave the word to begin.
  • •We will wait for your word before we serve dinner.
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Synonyms of
word noun

command, message, news, promise, remark

action noun

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actions
acción, acto, hecho; actuación, comportamiento; demanda; movimiento; combate; trama; mecanismo

Example sentences of
action noun

  • •He was critical of the government's actions before the war.
  • •a military action against another country
  • •She tried to explain her actions.
  • •In Las Vegas, I like to get in on the poker action.
  • •I accept full responsibility for my actions.
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  • •The situation demanded immediate action.
  • •The problem may require military action.
  • •The school took disciplinary action against the drunken students.
  • •They decided that no further action was necessary.
  • •We need to agree on a plan of action.
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Synonyms of
action noun

battle, engagement, fight, clash, contest, struggle, behavior, combat, deed, lawsuit, mechanism, movement, plot
tip
¿Sabías esto?
  • Cuando gente es called into action, se les pide empezar a trabajar o hacer una tarea específica.