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neat
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- pronunciation:
- nit
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
neater, neatest |
| definition 1: |
orderly in appearance, state, or habits; tidy.
I like to keep my room neat.She's a neat person who cannot put up with clutter.- synonyms:
- clean-cut, orderly, spruce, tidy, trim
- antonyms:
- disorderly, messy, shabby, slovenly, untidy
- similar words:
- dapper, kempt, natty, organized, shipshape, well-groomed
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| definition 2: |
orderly and economical in procedure; systematic and simple.
We found a neat solution to the problem.- synonyms:
- efficient, orderly, well-ordered
- antonyms:
- untidy
- similar words:
- methodical, organized, systematic
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| definition 3: |
clever.
She came up with a neat idea for the campaign.- synonyms:
- clever, ingenious
- similar words:
- original, resourceful, slick
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| definition 4: |
(informal) appealing; charming in a novel way.
This company makes some neat gadgets.Where did you find those neat earrings?- synonyms:
- cool
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| definition 5: |
of liquor, not diluted or mixed; straight.
I'll have a neat whisky, please.- synonyms:
- straight, undiluted
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| related words: |
clever, crisp, pure, regular, sleek, taut |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
neater, neatest |
| definition: |
(informal) in a neat manner.
Write your name nice and neat on this line here.- synonyms:
- cleverly, efficiently
- similar words:
- orderly, tidily
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| related words: |
clean |
| derivation: |
neatness (n.) |
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