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