neat
gb/nˈit/ us/nˈit/
A2
Engelsk
~ 4400
Betydninger
0 betydninger
adjective
A2
property
1
tidy and orderly
Clean and arranged in an orderly way.
Brugsmønster:
[something] is neat
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'neat' with 'clean'. Something can be clean but not neatly arranged.
Synonymer
tidy (Very close in meaning but often used more for general cleanliness than precise arrangement.)
Antonymer
messy (Refers to being untidy or disorganized, the opposite of neat.)
Ordforbindelser
neat desk
|neat handwriting
|keep neat
|look neat
|neat appearance
Temaer
daily life
|appearance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- 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.
Læringseksempler
- 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.
Brugsmønster:
[something] is neat
Typisk fejl:
Learners may try to use this informal sense in formal writing, where it can seem out of place.
Synonymer
cool (Common informal term for something impressive or appealing.)
Antonymer
lame (Informal term for something boring or unimpressive.)
Ordforbindelser
neat idea
|neat trick
|neat solution
Temaer
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- That's a neat trick you showed me.
- Your new phone is really neat!
- It was a neat idea to combine the two events.
Læringseksempler
- 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.
Brugsmønster:
[drink] neat
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'neat' here with 'clean', but in drinks it means undiluted.
Synonymer
straight (Commonly used for undiluted alcoholic drinks.)
Antonymer
mixed (Refers to drinks combined with other liquids or ingredients.)
Ordforbindelser
whiskey neat
|served neat
Temaer
food and drink
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- He ordered a whiskey neat.
- I prefer my bourbon neat, without ice.
- She poured herself a brandy neat.
Læringseksempler
- 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.
Brugsmønster:
[something] is neat
Synonymer
elegant (Often used for solutions or designs that are both simple and effective.)
Antonymer
clumsy (Inefficient or awkward in execution or design.)
Ordforbindelser
neat solution
|neat design
Temaer
design
|problem solving
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- 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.
Læringseksempler
- This is a neat plan.
- He made a neat tool.
- The design is neat.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
neat
IPA
GB/nˈit/
US/nˈit/
Stavelser og tryk
neat (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (neat)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: neat
- Comparative: neater
- Superlative: neatest
Ordfamilie
Udtryk
keep it neat
1/kˈip ˈɪt nˈit/
fixed phrase
maintain tidiness or orderliness
Make sure something stays clean and orderly.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler
- Her bedroom was always neat and tidy.
- We like to keep the office neat and tidy.