Definition von neat

Häufigkeit

neat

(niːt )

Wortformen:comparative neater , superlative neatest

1. Adjektiv [usually ADJECTIVE noun]

A neat place, thing, or person is tidy and smart, and has everything in the correct place.

So they left her in the neat little house, alone with her memories.

She undressed and put her wet clothes in a neat pile in the corner.

...a girl in a neat grey flannel suit.

Everything was neat and tidy and gleamingly clean.

Synonyme:tidy, nice, straight, trim Weitere Synonyme von neat

neatly Adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective/-ed]

He folded his paper neatly and sipped his coffee.

At the door was a neatly dressed, dignified man.

Synonyme:gracefully, expertly, efficiently, adeptly Weitere Synonyme von neat

Synonyme:cleverly, precisely, accurately, efficiently Weitere Synonyme von neat

Synonyme:tidily, nicely, smartly, systematically Weitere Synonyme von neat

neatness unzählbares Substantiv

The grounds were a perfect balance between neatness and natural wildness.

Synonyme:grace, skill, efficiency, expertise Weitere Synonyme von neat

Synonyme:cleverness, efficiency, precision, elegance Weitere Synonyme von neat

Synonyme:order, organization, harmony, tidiness Weitere Synonyme von neat

2. Adjektiv

Someone who is neat keeps their home or possessions tidy, with everything in the correct place.

'That's not like Alf,' he said, 'leaving papers muddled like that. He's always so neat.'

Synonyme:methodical, tidy, systematic, fastidious Weitere Synonyme von neat

neatly Adverb [ADVERB with verb]

I followed her into that room which her mother had maintained so neatly.

Josephine's few possessions are neatly arranged.

Synonyme:gracefully, expertly, efficiently, adeptly Weitere Synonyme von neat

Synonyme:cleverly, precisely, accurately, efficiently Weitere Synonyme von neat

neatness unzählbares Substantiv

...a paragon of neatness, efficiency and reliability.

Synonyme:grace, skill, efficiency, expertise Weitere Synonyme von neat

Synonyme:cleverness, efficiency, precision, elegance Weitere Synonyme von neat

Synonyme:tidiness, niceness, orderliness, smartness Weitere Synonyme von neat

3. Adjektiv [usually ADJECTIVE noun]

A neat object, part of the body, or shape is quite small and has a smooth outline.

...a faded woman with neat features.

...neat handwriting.

Synonyme:dainty, compact, petite Weitere Synonyme von neat

neatly Adverb [ADVERB -ed]

She was a small woman, slender and neatly made.

Synonyme:gracefully, expertly, efficiently, adeptly Weitere Synonyme von neat

Synonyme:cleverly, precisely, accurately, efficiently Weitere Synonyme von neat

Synonyme:smartly, elegantly, stylishly, tidily Weitere Synonyme von neat

4. Adjektiv [usually ADJECTIVE noun]

A neat movement or action is done accurately and skilfully, with no unnecessary movements.

A neat move between Black and Keane left Nigel Clough in the clear, but his shot skimmed wide of the far post.

neatly Adverb [ADVERB with verb]

He watched her peel and dissect a pear neatly; no mess, no sticky fingers.

...watching a solitary car backing out neatly.

Synonyme:gracefully, expertly, efficiently, adeptly Weitere Synonyme von neat

Synonyme:cleverly, precisely, accurately, efficiently Weitere Synonyme von neat

5. Adjektiv

A neat way of organizing, achieving, explaining, or expressing something is clever and convenient.

It had been such a neat, clever plan.

Neat solutions are not easily found to these issues.

'Make the punishment fit the crime.' How neat and tidy it sounded.

neatly Adverb [ADVERB with verb]

Real people do not fit neatly into these categories.

The theory that personality is determined by our biology neatly lets everyone off the hook.

Synonyme:gracefully, expertly, efficiently, adeptly Weitere Synonyme von neat

Synonyme:cleverly, precisely, accurately, efficiently Weitere Synonyme von neat

neatness unzählbares Substantiv

He knew full well he had been outflanked, and he appreciated the neatness of it. [+ of]

Synonyme:grace, skill, efficiency, expertise Weitere Synonyme von neat

Synonyme:cleverness, efficiency, precision, elegance Weitere Synonyme von neat

6. Adjektiv

If you say that something is neat, you mean that it is very good.

[US, informal, approval]

'Oh, those new apartments are really neat,' the girl babbled on.

It'll be neat to have a father and son playing on the same team.

He thought Mick was a really neat guy.

7. Adjektiv [ADJECTIVE noun]

When someone drinks strong alcohol neat, they do not add a weaker liquid such as water to it.

[mainly British]

He poured himself a brandy and swallowed it neat.

He took a mouthful of neat whisky, and coughed.

regional note: in AM, use straight

Synonyme:undiluted, straight, pure, unmixed Weitere Synonyme von neat

Weitere Synonyme von neat

Video: pronunciation of 'neat'

Häufigkeit

neat in American 1

(nit ; nēt)

Adjektiv

unmixed with anything; undiluted; straight

said esp. of liquor drunk without a mixer or chaser

2. Rare

free of deductions; net

clean and in good order; trim; tidy

characterized by tidiness, skill, and precision

a neat worker

without anything superfluous; simple

well-proportioned; shapely

cleverly or smartly phrased or done

6. Slang

nice, pleasing, fine, etc.

a generalized term of approval

Abgeleitete Formen

neatly (ˈneatly)

Adverb

neatness (ˈneatness)

Substantiv

Wortherkunft von neat

Fr net < L nitidus, shining, elegant, smart, trim < nitere, to shine < IE base *nei-, to be active, shine > MIr nīam, luster, beauty

Häufigkeit

neat in American 2

(nit ; nēt)

SubstantivWortformen:plural neat

Rare

a bovine animal; ox, cow, etc.

Wortherkunft von neat

ME nete < OE neat (akin to ON naut, Du noot) < base of neotan, to enjoy, possess < IE base *neud-, to make use of > Lith naudà, benefit, possessions

Häufigkeit

neat in British 1

(niːt )

Adjektiv

clean, tidy, and orderly

liking or insisting on order and cleanliness; fastidious

smoothly or competently done; efficient

a neat job

pat or slick

his excuse was suspiciously neat

(of alcoholic drinks) without added water, lemonade, etc; undiluted

6. a less common word for net2

neat profits

7. slang, mainly US and Canadian

good; pleasing; admirable

Abgeleitete Formen

neatly (ˈneatly)

Adverb

neatness (ˈneatness)

Substantiv

Wortherkunft von neat

C16: from Old French net, from Latin nitidus clean, shining, from nitēre to shine; related to Middle Irish niam beauty, brightness, Old Persian naiba- beautiful

Häufigkeit

neat in British 2

(niːt )

SubstantivWortformen:plural neat

archaic or dialect

a domestic bovine animal

Wortherkunft von neat

Old English neat

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