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working properly vs work properly

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Working properly' is the present participle form of the verb 'work' and is used to describe something (such as a machine) that is currently functioning correctly. 'Work properly' is the base form of the verb 'work' followed by an adverb 'properly' and is used to give an instruction or suggestion on how a task should be done.

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working properly

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe something that is currently functioning correctly.

This phrase is used to describe something that is operating or functioning correctly at the present moment.

Examples:

The machine is working properly now.
The software is working properly after the update.

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I know one thing that's working properly.
These may be signs that your liver is not working properly.
They're just checking to see if your phone lines are working properly.
It seems that Tatoeba is working properly again.
Is the database now working properly?
Our dorm's heating system isn't working properly.
It's customary to send a mechanic to make sure everything's working properly under operating conditions.
Are you sure the GCMS is working properly?
Just thought I'd stop by and make sure your equipment is working properly and see if you have any questions.
These are used to treat conditions where the body's defence system against disease is not working properly.
Your doctor will take blood tests to check that your liver is working properly, before and during treatment with Sitaxentan sodium.
The life-support system is on, But for some reason, it's not working properly.
The international monetary system is not working properly because we do not know exactly how much goods and services cost in the various countries.
The life-support system isn't working properly.
I'm so tired, my brain's not working properly.
Your waffle machine isn't working properly, Peter.
Our GPS isn't working properly.
I think so, as long as the encryption software is working properly.
Now that your head is no longer cluttered, everything's working properly.
My insides aren't working properly.

Alternatives:

functioning correctly
operating correctly
running smoothly
performing well
in good working order

work properly

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to give an instruction or suggestion on how something should be done.

This phrase is used to advise or instruct someone on how to perform a task correctly.

Examples:

Make sure you work properly on this project.
The key is to work properly to achieve the desired results.

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Mar 15, 2023 ... To ensure vaccines work properly, men should get a good night's sleep. The case for women is less clear. FILE -- A man in bed in New York, ...
Sometimes a person's immune system does not work properly. This can result from immune deficiencies present at birth; medications that suppress the immune ...
Oct 1, 2021 ... You install SPSS Statistics Subscription and after launch you receive a message "iCloud Drive may not work properly. Please check the iCloud ...
Find 12 synonyms for "work properly" and other similar words that you can use instead based on 2 separate contexts from our thesaurus..
Mar 2, 2017 ... NET - "To work properly, DevExpress components require ASPxHttpHandlerModule registered in the web.config file." error.
These sentences come from external sources and may not be accurate. bab.la is not responsible for their content. English Globalization can only work properly if ...
Crop tool doesn't work properly. paulr69358578. New Here ,. /t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/crop-tool-doesn-t-work-properly/td-p/10331717 Jan 21, ...

Alternatives:

function properly
operate correctly
perform correctly
do the job right
execute properly

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