neatly
gb/nˈitli/ us/nˈitli/
A2
영어
~ 6800
의미
의미 0개
adverb
A2
property
1
in a tidy, orderly way
In a clean and tidy way, with things in good order.
사용 패턴：
to [verb] [something] neatly
자주 하는 실수：
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*).
유의어
tidily (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in British English.)
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orderly (Often used as an adjective; as an adverb ('orderly') it sounds more formal and less everyday than 'neatly'.)
반의어
messily (Describes doing something in a way that creates a mess or looks untidy.)
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carelessly (Focuses on lack of attention, which often results in things not being neat.)
연어
folded neatly
|neatly arranged
|neatly stacked
|neatly dressed
|neatly lined up
주제
daily life
|home
|appearance
|daily_life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
to [verb] [task/problem] neatly
자주 하는 실수：
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.
유의어
efficiently (Stresses saving time or effort; less focus on the pleasing or "clean" result than 'neatly'.)
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deftly (Adds a sense of skill and ease, often physical or artistic; can sound a bit more literary than 'neatly'.)
반의어
clumsily (Suggests lack of skill and smoothness, often causing problems or an ugly result.)
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awkwardly (Focuses on difficulty or social discomfort, the opposite of a smooth, neat action.)
연어
neatly sidestepped
|neatly avoided
|neatly solved
|neatly handled
|neatly wrapped up
주제
work
|communication
|problem-solving
|business
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
neatly [verb] [idea/information]
자주 하는 실수：
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."*
유의어
clearly (Focuses mainly on being easy to understand; doesn't always suggest the pleasing "just right" feeling of 'neatly'.)
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succinctly (Emphasizes using few words; 'neatly' emphasizes both clarity and the good, exact fit.)
반의어
vaguely (Means not clear or exact, the opposite of the precise, well-fitting quality of 'neatly' here.)
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messily (Used figuratively to describe confused or poorly organized ideas, unlike the clear order suggested by 'neatly'.)
연어
neatly sums up
|neatly captures
|neatly encapsulates
|neatly fits into
|neatly divides into
주제
communication
|analysis
|academia
|education
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
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