英語

neatly

gb/nˈitli/ us/nˈitli/
A2 英語
~ 6800
語義
0件の語義
adverb A2 property
1

in a tidy, orderly way

In a clean and tidy way, with things in good order.

用法パターン: to [verb] [something] neatly
よくある間違い:
Learners often say *"He put his clothes very neat"* instead of using the adverb *"neatly"*. Use *"neat"* before a noun (*a neat room*) or after *be* (*The room is neat*), and *"neatly"* to describe an action (*He folded his clothes neatly*).
類義語
tidily (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in British English.) | orderly (Often used as an adjective; as an adverb ('orderly') it sounds more formal and less everyday than 'neatly'.)
対義語
messily (Describes doing something in a way that creates a mess or looks untidy.) | carelessly (Focuses on lack of attention, which often results in things not being neat.)
コロケーション
folded neatly |neatly arranged |neatly stacked |neatly dressed |neatly lined up
テーマ
daily life |home |appearance |daily_life |housing |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She folded the letters neatly and put them back in the box.
  • Books were neatly arranged on the shelves by color and size.
  • He always dresses neatly, even on the weekends.
  • The children stood neatly in a row for the class photo.
  • Each cable was neatly labeled to avoid any confusion.
学習者向け例文
  • He puts his clothes neatly in the closet.
  • Please write your name neatly on the paper.
  • The towels are neatly on the shelf.
  • She keeps her desk neatly all the time.
  • The shoes are neatly next to the door.
adverb B2 property
2

in a skillful, efficient way

In a smart and careful way that solves a problem or finishes something well and easily.

用法パターン: to [verb] [task/problem] neatly
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes use *"perfectly"* or *"exactly"* where *"neatly"* is more natural, for example, *"He perfectly avoided the issue"*. *"Neatly"* suggests a smooth, skillful solution or action, not absolute perfection.
類義語
efficiently (Stresses saving time or effort; less focus on the pleasing or "clean" result than 'neatly'.) | deftly (Adds a sense of skill and ease, often physical or artistic; can sound a bit more literary than 'neatly'.)
対義語
clumsily (Suggests lack of skill and smoothness, often causing problems or an ugly result.) | awkwardly (Focuses on difficulty or social discomfort, the opposite of a smooth, neat action.)
コロケーション
neatly sidestepped |neatly avoided |neatly solved |neatly handled |neatly wrapped up
テーマ
work |communication |problem-solving |business |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The lawyer neatly avoided answering the most difficult question.
  • Their software neatly solves a problem that many small businesses face.
  • She neatly wrapped up the meeting in under half an hour.
  • The goalkeeper neatly caught the ball and passed it upfield.
  • He neatly edited the report so that it was half as long but much clearer.
学習者向け例文
  • The team neatly finished the job in one day.
  • She neatly solved the problem with a simple idea.
  • He neatly ended the call before the argument got worse.
  • They neatly changed the plan when the weather was bad.
  • The player neatly took the ball and scored.
adverb B2 property
3

in a clear, exact, pleasing way

In a very clear and exact way that feels just right, especially for an idea or explanation.

用法パターン: neatly [verb] [idea/information]
よくある間違い:
Learners may say *"well"* or *"good"* instead of *"neatly"*, for example *"The graph well shows the trend"*. In this kind of sentence, *"neatly"* or *"clearly"* is more natural: *"The graph neatly shows the trend."*
類義語
clearly (Focuses mainly on being easy to understand; doesn't always suggest the pleasing "just right" feeling of 'neatly'.) | succinctly (Emphasizes using few words; 'neatly' emphasizes both clarity and the good, exact fit.)
対義語
vaguely (Means not clear or exact, the opposite of the precise, well-fitting quality of 'neatly' here.) | messily (Used figuratively to describe confused or poorly organized ideas, unlike the clear order suggested by 'neatly'.)
コロケーション
neatly sums up |neatly captures |neatly encapsulates |neatly fits into |neatly divides into
テーマ
communication |analysis |academia |education |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The final paragraph neatly sums up the main argument of the essay.
  • This diagram neatly shows how the different departments work together.
  • The data neatly fits into three main categories.
  • Her comment neatly captured what everyone was feeling.
  • The book neatly divides the topic into theory, practice, and case studies.
学習者向け例文
  • This chart neatly shows the change in prices.
  • His short answer neatly sums up the problem.
  • The story neatly explains the idea to children.
  • The map neatly divides the city into five parts.
  • Her words neatly say what I think.
文法
辞書形
neatly
IPA
GB/nˈitli/
US/nˈitli/
音節・強勢
neatly (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (neatly)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: neatly
  • Plural: neatlies
関連語
Forms
neatlies noun
Core family
neat adjective A2 neatness noun
Negative and opposite forms
messy adjective A2 messily adverb untidy adjective B1
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