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tidy

ti·dy

tidy

 
 
pronunciation:
taI di
parts of speech:
adjective, verb
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: tidier, tidiest
definition: neat and in order.
It's hard for some people to keep their desk tidy.
synonyms:
neat, orderly, trim
antonyms:
disorderly, messy, sloppy, slovenly
similar words:
clean, immaculate, organized
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part of speech: verb
inflections: tidies, tidying, tidied
definition: to make neat or put in order (usually followed by "up").
She tidied up her hair.He tidied up his room before going out.
synonyms:
arrange, spruce, straighten
similar words:
array, fix, order, organize, pick up
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derivations: tidily (adv.), tidiness (n.)
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