neat
gb/nˈit/ us/nˈit/
A2
Angličtina
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adjective
A2
property
1
tidy and orderly
Clean and arranged in an orderly way.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is neat
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'neat' with 'clean'. Something can be clean but not neatly arranged.
Synonyma
tidy (Very close in meaning but often used more for general cleanliness than precise arrangement.)
Antonyma
messy (Refers to being untidy or disorganized, the opposite of neat.)
Kolokace
neat desk
|neat handwriting
|keep neat
|look neat
|neat appearance
Témata
daily life
|appearance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Her desk is always neat and free of clutter.
- He folded his clothes into neat piles.
- The garden was neat and well-maintained.
- She kept her notes in a neat binder.
Učební příklady
- My room is neat.
- He has neat hair.
- The table is neat.
- I like a neat kitchen.
adjective
informal
B1
property
2
very good or cool
Used to say something is good or cool.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is neat
Častá chyba:
Learners may try to use this informal sense in formal writing, where it can seem out of place.
Synonyma
cool (Common informal term for something impressive or appealing.)
Antonyma
lame (Informal term for something boring or unimpressive.)
Kolokace
neat idea
|neat trick
|neat solution
Témata
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- That's a neat trick you showed me.
- Your new phone is really neat!
- It was a neat idea to combine the two events.
Učební příklady
- This game is neat.
- That is a neat car.
- Your plan is neat.
adjective
B2
property
3
undiluted, pure (drink)
Alcohol served without water, ice, or other liquids.
Vzorec užití:
[drink] neat
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'neat' here with 'clean', but in drinks it means undiluted.
Synonyma
straight (Commonly used for undiluted alcoholic drinks.)
Antonyma
mixed (Refers to drinks combined with other liquids or ingredients.)
Kolokace
whiskey neat
|served neat
Témata
food and drink
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- He ordered a whiskey neat.
- I prefer my bourbon neat, without ice.
- She poured herself a brandy neat.
Učební příklady
- He drinks whiskey neat.
- I like my rum neat.
- She ordered vodka neat.
adjective
B2
property
4
simple and clever design
Simple but smart and works well.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is neat
Synonyma
elegant (Often used for solutions or designs that are both simple and effective.)
Antonyma
clumsy (Inefficient or awkward in execution or design.)
Kolokace
neat solution
|neat design
Témata
design
|problem solving
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The engineer came up with a neat solution to the problem.
- It's a neat little gadget that saves time.
- Her handwriting has a neat, artistic style.
Učební příklady
- This is a neat plan.
- He made a neat tool.
- The design is neat.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
neat
IPA
GB/nˈit/
US/nˈit/
Slabiky a přízvuk
neat (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (neat)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: neat
- Comparative: neater
- Superlative: neatest
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
keep it neat
1/kˈip ˈɪt nˈit/
fixed phrase
maintain tidiness or orderliness
Make sure something stays clean and orderly.
Příklady
- Please keep it neat after you finish using it.
- The teacher asked the students to keep their desks neat.
look neat
1/lˈʊk nˈit/
fixed phrase
appear tidy and orderly
To look clean and well arranged.
Příklady
- You look very neat today for the interview.
- His writing looks neat on the page.
neat and tidy
1/nˈit ˈænd tˈaɪdi/
fixed phrase
orderly and clean appearance
Clean and well arranged.
Příklady
- Her bedroom was always neat and tidy.
- We like to keep the office neat and tidy.