orderly
AW-duh-lee
Orderly (adj) means Neat, tidy, and well arranged. Example: “The students filed out of the classroom in an orderly line.”
adj
1
Neat, tidy, and well arranged.
"The students filed out of the classroom in an orderly line."
"She kept an orderly kitchen despite her hectic schedule."
2
Peaceful and well-behaved; not disruptive.
"The crowd remained orderly throughout the long wait."
noun
1
A hospital worker who handles non-medical tasks such as moving patients or equipment.
"The orderly wheeled the patient down to radiology."
How to use orderly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNeat and calm (as an adjective), or a hospital helper who assists with non-medical duties (as a noun).
Common pairings
orderly fashion
orderly queue
hospital orderly
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Word forms
- Plural
- orderlies
- Comparative
- more orderly
- Superlative
- most orderly
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What does “orderly” mean?
The word “orderly” means neat, tidy, and well arranged. In plain terms, neat and calm (as an adjective), or a hospital helper who assists with non-medical duties (as a noun).
How do you pronounce “orderly”?
“Orderly” is pronounced AW-duh-lee (/ˈɔɹdɚli/ in IPA).
How do you use “orderly” in a sentence?
Here is “orderly” used in a sentence: “The students filed out of the classroom in an orderly line.”
What is another word for “orderly”?
Words with a similar meaning to “orderly” include trim, well-kept, all Sir Garnet, Bristol fashion and shipshape, in order and neat.
What is the opposite of “orderly”?
The opposite of “orderly” — its antonyms — is disorderly.
What part of speech is “orderly”?
Depending on how it is used, “orderly” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “orderly” a common word?
“Orderly” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “orderly” have?
“Orderly” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: neat, tidy, and well arranged.
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