tidy
gb/tˈaɪdi/ us/tˈaɪdi/
A2
Ingles
rendezett, rendbe tesz, rendet rak, megigazít, rendbe szedi magát, letisztult, elegáns, takaros, szép, csinos
A2
1
rendezett
B1
Padron ng paggamit:
[place/thing/person] is tidy
Her desk is always tidy, with everything in its place.
Az íróasztala mindig rendezett, mindennek megvan a helye.
Try to keep the kitchen tidy while you cook.
Próbáld rendben tartani a konyhát főzés közben.
He arrived in a tidy shirt and clean shoes.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
My room is tidy today.
Ma rend van a szobámban.
Please keep your desk tidy.
Kérlek, tartsd rendben az íróasztalodat.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners often use tidy to mean 'washed' or 'disinfected'; tidy mainly means 'not messy' (things are in the right place).
Kahulugan
neat and in order
Mga kolokasyon
a tidy room
|a tidy desk
|a tidy kitchen
|a tidy house
|keep (something) tidy
|neat and tidy
|a tidy appearance
|tidy hair
|tidy clothes
|tidy handwriting
Mga kasingkahulugan
neat (Common near-synonym; often about appearance or arrangement.)
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orderly (More formal; emphasizes clear order.)
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organized (Emphasizes a planned system, not just lack of mess.)
Mga kasalungat
messy (Not neat; things are scattered or dirty-looking.)
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untidy (Direct opposite; lacking tidiness.)
Mga tema
daily_life
|home
|appearance
Depinisyon
Clean and organized, not messy.
Having things arranged neatly and not messy or cluttered.
PANDIWA
A2
2
rendbe tesz
A2
rendet rak
A2
Padron ng paggamit:
tidy [room/place] (up); tidy [things]
Could you tidy the living room before guests arrive?
Rendbe tennéd a nappalit, mielőtt megérkeznek a vendégek?
I tidied my desk and threw away old papers.
Rendbe tettem az íróasztalomat, és kidobtam a régi papírokat.
We need to tidy up the kitchen after dinner.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
I will tidy my room now.
Most rendet rakok a szobámban.
She tidies the kitchen every evening.
Minden este rendbe teszi a konyhát.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Don’t confuse tidy with clean: you can tidy without washing (for example, by putting clothes away).
Kahulugan
make a place neat
Mga kolokasyon
tidy the room
|tidy the house
|tidy your desk
|tidy your toys
|tidy the kitchen
|tidy up the mess
|tidy up after dinner
|tidy up quickly
|tidy away clothes
|tidy the living room
Mga kasingkahulugan
clean up (Often includes removing dirt as well as putting things away.)
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straighten (Focuses on arranging things neatly, often quickly.)
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organize (Suggests a more systematic arrangement, sometimes long-term.)
Mga kasalungat
mess up (To make a place untidy.)
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clutter (To fill a space with too many scattered things.)
Mga tema
daily_life
|home
|cleaning
Depinisyon
To clean up and put things in the right place.
To make a place or group of things tidy by putting things away and removing mess.
PANDIWA
B1
3
megigazít
B1
Padron ng paggamit:
tidy yourself (up); tidy [your hair/clothes]
He went to the restroom to tidy his hair.
Kiment a mosdóba, hogy megigazítsa a haját.
Give me a minute to tidy myself up before we go.
Adj egy percet, hogy rendbe szedjem magam, mielőtt elindulunk.
She tidied her jacket and walked into the meeting.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
I need to tidy my hair.
Meg kell igazítanom a hajamat.
She tidied herself up quickly.
Gyorsan rendbe szedte magát.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may overuse tidy for washing; tidy yourself up can mean small fixes, not necessarily a full shower.
Kahulugan
make yourself look neat
Mga kolokasyon
tidy yourself up
|tidy your hair
|tidy your shirt
|tidy your appearance
|tidy up before leaving
|tidy up in the bathroom
Mga kasingkahulugan
freshen up (Often includes washing your face or changing clothes.)
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straighten up (Often about clothing or posture; quick improvement.)
Mga kasalungat
dishevel (To make hair or clothes look untidy.)
Mga tema
appearance
|daily_life
Depinisyon
To make your hair or clothes neat.
To make your appearance neat by adjusting your clothes, hair, or face, especially quickly.
B2
4
letisztult
B2
elegáns
B1
Padron ng paggamit:
a tidy [solution/argument/design/summary]
That’s a tidy solution to a complicated problem.
Ez egy elegáns megoldás egy bonyolult problémára.
The proposal is tidy and easy to follow.
A javaslat letisztult és könnyen követhető.
They rewrote the script into a tidy piece of code.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
This is a tidy plan.
Ez egy letisztult terv.
Her explanation was tidy and clear.
A magyarázata letisztult és világos volt.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This meaning is not about cleaning; it describes ideas, plans, or designs.
Kahulugan
simple and well-organized
Mga kolokasyon
a tidy solution
|a tidy answer
|a tidy summary
|a tidy argument
|a tidy layout
|a tidy design
|tidy code
|a tidy process
|a tidy spreadsheet
Mga kasingkahulugan
neat (Very close; often used for solutions or ideas.)
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elegant (Suggests pleasing simplicity and skill.)
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well-structured (More formal; emphasizes organization of parts.)
Mga kasalungat
messy (Disorganized or unclear in structure.)
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clumsy (Awkward or poorly put together.)
Mga tema
education
|work
|writing
|technology
Depinisyon
Simple, clear, and put together well.
Clear, simple, and neatly arranged, without awkward parts or loose ends.
B1
5
Padron ng paggamit:
a tidy little [house/garden/kitchen]
They live in a tidy little apartment near the station.
Egy takaros kis lakásban laknak az állomás közelében.
She planted herbs in a tidy row along the wall.
A fal mentén rendezett sorba ültette a fűszernövényeket.
He made a tidy stack of the documents.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
We have a tidy little kitchen.
Takaros kis konyhánk van.
I made a tidy pile of books.
Rendezett kupacba raktam a könyveket.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Often used with little; it does not always mean 'cleaned'—it can simply describe size and neatness.
Kahulugan
small and neatly arranged
Mga kolokasyon
a tidy little house
|a tidy little garden
|a tidy little apartment
|a tidy bundle
|a tidy stack
|a tidy row
Mga kasingkahulugan
compact (Emphasizes small size and efficient use of space.)
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neat (Emphasizes a pleasing, orderly look.)
Mga kasalungat
sprawling (Large and spread out.)
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bulky (Large and awkward in shape.)
Mga tema
daily_life
|home
Depinisyon
Small and neat.
Small, compact, and neat in appearance.
B2
INFORMAL
6
Padron ng paggamit:
a tidy [sum/profit/amount]
They sold the house for a tidy sum.
Szép összegért adták el a házat.
She made a tidy profit from the investment.
A befektetésen szép nyereséget ért el.
The company paid a tidy fee to secure the contract.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
He earned a tidy sum.
Szép összeget keresett.
They made a tidy profit.
Szép nyereséget értek el.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This meaning is idiomatic and usually appears before words like sum or profit; it does not mean 'neat money.'
Kahulugan
fairly large amount (informal)
Mga kolokasyon
a tidy sum
|a tidy profit
|a tidy amount
|a tidy fee
|a tidy payout
|make a tidy profit
Mga kasingkahulugan
substantial (More neutral/formal; emphasizes size and importance.)
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considerable (Neutral; stresses that the amount is large.)
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handsome (Slightly old-fashioned; often collocates with profit/sum.)
Mga kasalungat
small (Not large in amount.)
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negligible (So small it is not worth considering.)
Mga tema
money
|business
Depinisyon
A surprisingly large amount (often money).
Used to describe an amount, especially of money, that is fairly large or impressive.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
tidy
IPA
GB/tˈaɪdi/
US/tˈaɪdi/
Mga pantig at diin
tidy (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (tidy)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: tidy
- Comparative: tidier
- Superlative: tidiest
Verb
- Base: tidy
- 3rd Person Singular: tidies
- Present Participle: tidying
- Past: tidied
Mga ekspresyon
keep (something) tidy
1/kˈip sˈʌmθɪŋ tˈaɪdi/
fixed phrase
maintain neatness
To make sure something stays neat.
Mga Halimbawa
- It’s easier to clean if you keep the kitchen tidy every day.
- They try to keep the shared office tidy.
- Please keep your area tidy during the workshop.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I keep my room tidy.
tidy away
1/tˈaɪdi əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
put things away neatly
To put things back where they belong.
Mga Halimbawa
- She tidied away the toys before dinner.
- Please tidy your clothes away instead of leaving them on the chair.
- We tidied the dishes away and wiped the counters.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I tidied my books away.
- Tidy them away, please.
tidy up
1/tˈaɪdi ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
clean and put in order
To clean and make a room neat.
Mga Halimbawa
- Let’s tidy up before your parents get home.
- I’ll cook if you tidy up afterward.
- Can you tidy up your room this afternoon?
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Please tidy up.
- I will tidy it up.
tidy up after someone
1/tˈaɪdi ˈʌp ˈæftɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
clean someone else’s mess
To clean what another person left messy.
Mga Halimbawa
- I’m tired of tidying up after the kids all day.
- He never cooks because he hates tidying up after other people.
- If you make a mess, you should tidy up after yourself.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I tidy up after my little brother.
tidy up your act
1/tˈaɪdi ˈʌp jˈʊɹ ˈækt/
idiom
informal
improve your behavior
To behave better and be more responsible.
Mga Halimbawa
- If you want to keep this job, you need to tidy up your act.
- The coach told the team to tidy up their act before the next match.
- He promised to tidy up his act and stop missing deadlines.
tidy yourself up
1/tˈaɪdi jʊɹsˈɛlf ˈʌp/
fixed phrase
make yourself look neat
To make your hair or clothes neat.
Mga Halimbawa
- Go and tidy yourself up—you’ve got food on your face.
- She tidied herself up before the video call.
- He told the kids to tidy themselves up for the family photo.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I need to tidy myself up.