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