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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- in order to, out of order
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
orders, ordering, ordered |
| definition 1: |
to tell someone to do something in a strong way; give a command to someone.
The police ordered everyone to leave the area.- synonyms:
- demand
- similar words:
- charge, require, tell
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| definition 2: |
to ask for something to be delivered or made.
She ordered a dress from the catalogue.Excuse me, but I ordered chicken, not beef.- similar words:
- request
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| related words: |
ask, demand, lead, prescribe, process |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a direction or command.
Soldiers have to follow orders.- synonyms:
- command
- similar words:
- charge, demand
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| definition 2: |
a request for goods to be made or delivered, or the goods themselves.
She placed an order for the new carpet.Her order was a hamburger and French fries.- similar words:
- goods, request, supply
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| definition 3: |
the way something is organized or arranged in space or time.
The names are listed in alphabetical order.- similar words:
- arrangement, form, organization, position, series, shape, structure, system
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| definition 4: |
the working condition of something.
The car is old, but it is in good working order.- synonyms:
- condition
- similar words:
- operation, shape, state, trim
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| related words: |
category, composition, law, peace, type, warrant |
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| phrase: |
in order to, out of order |
| derivations: |
orderless (adj.), orderedness (n.) |
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