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