英語

neat

gb/nˈit/ us/nˈit/
A2 英語
~ 4400
語義
0件の語義
adjective A2 property
1

tidy and orderly

Clean and arranged in an orderly way.

用法パターン: [something] is neat
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'neat' with 'clean'. Something can be clean but not neatly arranged.
類義語
tidy (Very close in meaning but often used more for general cleanliness than precise arrangement.)
対義語
messy (Refers to being untidy or disorganized, the opposite of neat.)
コロケーション
neat desk |neat handwriting |keep neat |look neat |neat appearance
テーマ
daily life |appearance |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.

用法パターン: [something] is neat
よくある間違い:
Learners may try to use this informal sense in formal writing, where it can seem out of place.
類義語
cool (Common informal term for something impressive or appealing.)
対義語
lame (Informal term for something boring or unimpressive.)
コロケーション
neat idea |neat trick |neat solution
テーマ
emotions |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • That's a neat trick you showed me.
  • Your new phone is really neat!
  • It was a neat idea to combine the two events.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.

用法パターン: [drink] neat
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'neat' here with 'clean', but in drinks it means undiluted.
類義語
straight (Commonly used for undiluted alcoholic drinks.)
対義語
mixed (Refers to drinks combined with other liquids or ingredients.)
コロケーション
whiskey neat |served neat
テーマ
food and drink |food_drink |core_vocabulary
例文
  • He ordered a whiskey neat.
  • I prefer my bourbon neat, without ice.
  • She poured herself a brandy neat.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.

用法パターン: [something] is neat
類義語
elegant (Often used for solutions or designs that are both simple and effective.)
対義語
clumsy (Inefficient or awkward in execution or design.)
コロケーション
neat solution |neat design
テーマ
design |problem solving |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • This is a neat plan.
  • He made a neat tool.
  • The design is neat.
文法
辞書形
neat
IPA
GB/nˈit/
US/nˈit/
音節・強勢
neat (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (neat)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: neat
  • Comparative: neater
  • Superlative: neatest
関連語
Forms
neater adjective neatest adjective
Core family
neatly adverb A2 neatness noun
Related words
neaten verb
Negative and opposite forms
untidy adjective B1 messy adjective A2
表現

keep it neat

1
/kˈip ˈɪt nˈit/
fixed phrase

maintain tidiness or orderliness

Make sure something stays clean and orderly.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • Her bedroom was always neat and tidy.
  • We like to keep the office neat and tidy.

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