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