neat
gb/nˈit/ us/nˈit/
A2
Inglese
~ 4400
rendezett, klassz, menő, tisztán, elegáns, ötletes
A2
1
rendezett
B1
Schema d'uso:
[something] is neat
Her desk is always neat and free of clutter.
Az íróasztala mindig rendezett, és nincs tele felesleges holmival.
He folded his clothes into neat piles.
Rendezett halmokba hajtogatta a ruháit.
The garden was neat and well-maintained.
She kept her notes in a neat binder.
Esempi per chi studia
My room is neat.
A szobám rendezett.
He has neat hair.
Rendezett a haja.
The table is neat.
I like a neat kitchen.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'neat' with 'clean'. Something can be clean but not neatly arranged.
Significato
tidy and orderly
Collocazioni
neat desk
|neat handwriting
|keep neat
|look neat
|neat appearance
Sinonimi
tidy (Very close in meaning but often used more for general cleanliness than precise arrangement.)
Contrari
messy (Refers to being untidy or disorganized, the opposite of neat.)
Temi
daily life
|appearance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Clean and arranged in an orderly way.
Arranged in a clean, orderly, and well-organized way.
B1
INFORMAL
2
Schema d'uso:
[something] is neat
That's a neat trick you showed me.
Ez egy klassz trükk, amit mutattál.
Your new phone is really neat!
Nagyon klassz az új telefonod!
It was a neat idea to combine the two events.
Esempi per chi studia
This game is neat.
Ez a játék klassz.
That is a neat car.
Az egy menő autó.
Your plan is neat.
Errore comune:
Learners may try to use this informal sense in formal writing, where it can seem out of place.
Significato
very good or cool
Collocazioni
neat idea
|neat trick
|neat solution
Sinonimi
cool (Common informal term for something impressive or appealing.)
Contrari
lame (Informal term for something boring or unimpressive.)
Temi
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Used to say something is good or cool.
Used informally to express that something is good, enjoyable, or impressive.
B2
3
tisztán
B1
Schema d'uso:
[drink] neat
He ordered a whiskey neat.
Tisztán kért egy whiskyt.
I prefer my bourbon neat, without ice.
Én a bourbont tisztán, jég nélkül szeretem.
She poured herself a brandy neat.
Esempi per chi studia
He drinks whiskey neat.
Tisztán issza a whiskyt.
I like my rum neat.
Tisztán szeretem a rumot.
She ordered vodka neat.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'neat' here with 'clean', but in drinks it means undiluted.
Significato
undiluted, pure (drink)
Collocazioni
whiskey neat
|served neat
Sinonimi
straight (Commonly used for undiluted alcoholic drinks.)
Contrari
mixed (Refers to drinks combined with other liquids or ingredients.)
Temi
food and drink
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Alcohol served without water, ice, or other liquids.
(Of a drink, especially alcohol) served straight without being mixed with anything else.
B2
4
Schema d'uso:
[something] is neat
The engineer came up with a neat solution to the problem.
A mérnök elegáns megoldással állt elő a problémára.
It's a neat little gadget that saves time.
Ez egy ötletes kis kütyü, amellyel időt lehet megtakarítani.
Her handwriting has a neat, artistic style.
Esempi per chi studia
This is a neat plan.
Ez egy ötletes terv.
He made a neat tool.
Készített egy ötletes eszközt.
The design is neat.
Significato
simple and clever design
Collocazioni
neat solution
|neat design
Sinonimi
elegant (Often used for solutions or designs that are both simple and effective.)
Contrari
clumsy (Inefficient or awkward in execution or design.)
Temi
design
|problem solving
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Simple but smart and works well.
Simple yet effective, often in a clever or skillful way.
Grammatica
Forma base
neat
IPA
GB/nˈit/
US/nˈit/
Sillabe e accento
neat (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (neat)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: neat
- Comparative: neater
- Superlative: neatest
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
keep it neat
1/kˈip ˈɪt nˈit/
fixed phrase
maintain tidiness or orderliness
Make sure something stays clean and orderly.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- Her bedroom was always neat and tidy.
- We like to keep the office neat and tidy.