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