CEFR A2

orderly

adjective, noun

Meaning

Neatly and methodically arranged; tidy and organized.

Examples

She kept her files and papers in an orderly fashion.
The soldiers marched in an orderly column.

Synonyms: neat, tidy, systematic, methodical

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orderly (A2)

adjective, noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːr.dɚ.li/

Definition

Neatly and methodically arranged; tidy and organized.

Examples

She kept her files and papers in an orderly fashion.
The soldiers marched in an orderly column.
He tried to bring some order to the chaotic situation, making it more orderly.

How to Use orderly

orderly manner (collocation): In a way that is neat, organized, and systematic. — "The crowd left the stadium in an orderly manner."
orderly fashion (collocation): In a neat, organized, and systematic way. — "He packed his suitcase in an orderly fashion."

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