tidy (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪdi/

Definition

Neat, well-organized, and in good order.

Examples

• Her desk was always very tidy.

• He likes to keep his tools tidy.

• The house was small but tidy.

How to Use tidy

tidy up (phrasal verb)

To make a place neat and organized. — "I need to tidy up my apartment this weekend."

tidy away (phrasal verb)

To put things in their proper place. — "Please tidy away your toys when you are finished playing."

Synonyms of tidy

Words with a similar meaning to tidy:

• neat
• orderly
• shipshape
• spruce

Antonyms of tidy

Words with the opposite meaning to tidy:

• messy
• untidy
• disorderly

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