noun
tidying
TEYE-dee-ihng
Tidying (noun) means the process of making something neat and organized. Example: “The tidying took most of the weekend.”
noun
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The process of making something neat and organized.
"The tidying took most of the weekend."
"A bit of tidying made the flat feel much bigger."
How to use tidying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe activity of clearing up and putting things in order.
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Rhymes for tidying
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What does “tidying” mean?
The word “tidying” means the process of making something neat and organized. In plain terms, the activity of clearing up and putting things in order.
How do you pronounce “tidying”?
“Tidying” is pronounced TEYE-dee-ihng (/ˈtaɪ.di.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tidying” in a sentence?
Here is “tidying” used in a sentence: “The tidying took most of the weekend.”
What part of speech is “tidying”?
“Tidying” is a noun.
