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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.
  • Mar 11, 2019 ... I've been having problems with the align palette working properly since CC2018 or so. One thing I found that can fix it (although is not a ...
  • Jul 12, 2023 ... Auto layout is not working properly · Ask the community · Fryze July 12, 2023, 2:44am 1. Hello everyone! First of all, I just want to say thank ...
  • Make2D not working properly - Rhino 6 Windows · Rhino Rhino for Windows · ccampolo (Carlo) May 14, 2018, 10:22am 1. Hello everyone! This is my first post in ...
  • Nov 22, 2023 ... Brave not working properly after update · Browser Support Desktop Support · windows · leoncama November 21, 2023, 7:47pm 1. After a windows 10 ...
  • Apr 3, 2017 ... Unfold UV not working properly. I'm about ready to scream haha. I tried Reinstalling the program, I tried making sure ...
  • Oct 29, 2023 ... Word not working properly. Today, every time I open Word, I get a message that it has run into a problem that is keeping it from running ...
  • Oct 15, 2021 ... Follow me tool not working properly? Technical Problems SketchUp · followme, sketchup, advice · AcidAddict33 October 15, 2021, 6:29am 1. Hello,.
  • Apr 30, 2024 ... My mouse scroll wheel is not working properly. From a few days now I am seeing that my mouse is working fine when I am scrolling it upwards ...
  • Jan 25, 2019 ... I get an error message in iCUE that says "Macro execution is not working properly. Please repair installation of iCUE". I have to repair the installation and ...
  • Sep 28, 2021 ... Sorting not working properly. Brant Casteel ✭. 09/28/21 in Smartsheet Basics. Trying to sort a sheet alphabetically by a single ...

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.
  • Oct 16, 2024 ... Malwarebytes Browser Guard can't work properly due to rule limits. This is only affecting Edge. Brave is unaffected. Oddly, I have no other ...
  • Oct 24, 2024 ... [ RESOLVED ] Can't work properly due to rule limits on Chrome??
  • Feb 24, 2021 ... PC doesn't work properly after installing windows 10. I just installed windows 10 server 2016 a year ago. After few months, in the booting is ...
  • Oct 23, 2024 ... Malwarebytes Browser Guard can't work properly due to rule limits. handyd. By handyd. October 23 in Chrome.
  • Dec 28, 2021 ... Windows 11 Upgrade and cannot get Dropbox to work properly. Labels: Labels: Desktop and Web · Setting up the apps · Sync and upload. Windows 11 ...
  • Jan 31, 2024 ... Face recognition doesn't work properly ... Face recognition set up and recognition can't detect my face in slightly lower lighting condition but ...
  • Apr 1, 2019 ... After 2.5 days of search I found that the content in index.html ( We're sorry but basicapp doesn't work properly without JavaScript enabled.
  • May 12, 2020 ... Version 4.3.1 Environment info We're sorry but work doesn't work properly without JavaScript enabled. Please enable it to continue.
  • Oct 1, 2018 ... ... work properly. Why is the root password required for Dropbox to work properly? And how can I avoid it from asking everytime I start my ...
  • Mar 12, 2019 ... Follow-me feature does not work properly · Technical Problems SketchUp · Greener March 12, 2019, 7:27pm 1. I tried to create a quarter sphere by ...

Alternatives:

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

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