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or·der·ly
 orderly
- pronunciation:
- or
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb, noun
- features:
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
characterized by a neat and methodical arrangement.
- synonyms:
- neat, tidy
- antonyms:
- chaotic, disordered, disorderly, higgledy-piggledy, messy, random, topsy-turvy
- similar words:
- methodical, ordered, organized, organized, shipshape, spruce, systematic, taut, trim
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| definition 2: |
respectful of or determined by rules or a system.
orderly behavior- synonyms:
- disciplined, methodical, systematic
- antonyms:
- disorderly, fractious, lawless, tumultuous
- similar words:
- civil, controlled, law-abiding, neat, proper, regular, taut, well-behaved
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| related words: |
businesslike, coherent, good, gradual, smooth |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
according to some order or system.
- synonyms:
- methodically, systematically
- similar words:
- properly
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| related words: |
neat |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
orderlies |
| definition 1: |
a soldier assigned to perform certain tasks for one or more officers.
- similar words:
- adjutant, aide
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| definition 2: |
one who performs unskilled work in a hospital.
- similar words:
- aide, assistant, factotum
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| derivation: |
orderliness (n.) |
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