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Nader75  +  402411 Thu, 09 Aug 07 02:27 PM
What is the difference between correct and proper ?
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pieanne  +  402605 Thu, 09 Aug 07 10:30 PM

I'd say "proper" means OK in a particular context.

"Correct" can mean the same, but also has the meaning of "with no mistakes", as in a correct sentence.
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