neat

1 of 3

adjective

ˈnēt

neater; neatest

: free from dirt and disorder : habitually clean and orderly

kept her room neat

: marked by skill or ingenuity : adroit

a neat trick

: precise, systematic

mathematics … retains the neat exactness of the surgeon's knife

Bertrand Russell

informal : very pleasant, fun, or enjoyable : wonderful, excellent

—used as a generalized term of enthusiastic approval

had a neat time!What a neat idea!We met some neat people at the party.

: free from admixture or dilution (see dilute entry 1 sense 3) : straight

neat brandy

neat cement

: free from irregularity : smooth

neat silk

: marked by tasteful simplicity

a neat outfit

: net

neat profit

neatly adverb

neatness noun

neat

2 of 3

adverb

: in a neat manner

his hair combed back neat

J. M. Cain

: without admixture or dilution : straight

neat

3 of 3

noun

plural neat or neats

: the common domestic bovine (Bos taurus)

Example Sentences

Adjective He keeps his apartment neat and clean. The store is always busy but they manage to keep the shelves stocked and neat. a nice neat pile of magazines Fold the paper to make a neat edge. a neat man who always wore a suit He's got a neat way of memorizing information. There is, unfortunately, no neat solution to the problem. She's a neat person who has traveled a lot. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Fabric storage bins help keep an open closet neat, organized, and presentable.

Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 This is neat: per SI.com, James Franklin coached Donald Driver in 2005 with the Green Bay Packers ... and will now coach his son.

Charles Curtis, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022 Keep tools and accessories neat and within easy reach.

Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022 Its five pieces keep pens, pencils, and paperwork from invading your space and contribute to an overall neat and tidy appearance in your room.

Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 The piece is a powerful indictment of neat and tidy histories, told by its victors.

Murray Whyte, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 Residents will need to pay rent and keep the properties neat.

Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Aug. 2022 Works well as a lawn substitute; mow once after blooming to keep neat.

Dennis Peck, oregonlive, 14 Aug. 2022 Longoria also looked stunning in a ponytail—this time neat and low—and white sequined floor-length gown by Australian fashion designer Toni Matičevski at the Global Gift Gala in Marbella.

Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Aug. 2022

Adverb

Al on the microphone is a quality Scotch, poured neat.

Jason Gay, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Late last year Toyota announced ambitious electrification plans for its lineup and showed off a cornucopia of neat-looking concept cars, from a low-slung Lexus supercar to a butch Toyota Tacoma–like pickup truck and an angular Toyota sports car.

Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 14 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective and Adverb

Middle French net, from Latin nitidus bright, neat, from nitēre to shine; probably akin to Middle Irish níam luster

Noun

Middle English neet, from Old English nēat; akin to Old High German nōz head of cattle, Old English nēotan to make use of, Lithuanian nauda use

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5

Adverb

circa 1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

neat

adjective

ˈnēt

neater; neatest

: showing care and a concern for order

a neat room

: skillful in a fascinating or entertaining way

a neat trick

单词	neatens
释义	neat 1 of 3 adjective ˈnēt neater; neatest 1 : free from dirt and disorder : habitually clean and orderly kept her room neat 2 a : marked by skill or ingenuity : adroit a neat trick b : precise, systematic mathematics … retains the neat exactness of the surgeon's knife Bertrand Russell 3 informal : very pleasant, fun, or enjoyable : wonderful, excellent —used as a generalized term of enthusiastic approval had a neat time!What a neat idea!We met some neat people at the party. 4 a : free from admixture or dilution (see dilute entry 1 sense 3) : straight neat brandy neat cement b : free from irregularity : smooth neat silk 5 : marked by tasteful simplicity a neat outfit 6 : net neat profit neatly adverb neatness noun neat 2 of 3 adverb 1 : in a neat manner his hair combed back neat J. M. Cain 2 : without admixture or dilution : straight neat 3 of 3 noun plural neat or neats : the common domestic bovine (Bos taurus) Synonyms Adjective antiseptic bandbox crisp groomed kempt orderly picked up prim shipshape smug snug tidied tidy trig trim uncluttered well-groomed See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective He keeps his apartment neat and clean. The store is always busy but they manage to keep the shelves stocked and neat. a nice neat pile of magazines Fold the paper to make a neat edge. a neat man who always wore a suit He's got a neat way of memorizing information. There is, unfortunately, no neat solution to the problem. She's a neat person who has traveled a lot. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Fabric storage bins help keep an open closet neat, organized, and presentable. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 This is neat: per SI.com, James Franklin coached Donald Driver in 2005 with the Green Bay Packers ... and will now coach his son. Charles Curtis, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022 Keep tools and accessories neat and within easy reach. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022 Its five pieces keep pens, pencils, and paperwork from invading your space and contribute to an overall neat and tidy appearance in your room. Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 The piece is a powerful indictment of neat and tidy histories, told by its victors. Murray Whyte, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 Residents will need to pay rent and keep the properties neat. Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Aug. 2022 Works well as a lawn substitute; mow once after blooming to keep neat. Dennis Peck, oregonlive, 14 Aug. 2022 Longoria also looked stunning in a ponytail—this time neat and low—and white sequined floor-length gown by Australian fashion designer Toni Matičevski at the Global Gift Gala in Marbella. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Aug. 2022 Adverb Al on the microphone is a quality Scotch, poured neat. Jason Gay, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Late last year Toyota announced ambitious electrification plans for its lineup and showed off a cornucopia of neat-looking concept cars, from a low-slung Lexus supercar to a butch Toyota Tacoma–like pickup truck and an angular Toyota sports car. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 14 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective and Adverb Middle French net, from Latin nitidus bright, neat, from nitēre to shine; probably akin to Middle Irish níam luster Noun Middle English neet, from Old English nēat; akin to Old High German nōz head of cattle, Old English nēotan to make use of, Lithuanian nauda use First Known Use Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5 Adverb circa 1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing neat neat and tidy neat freak neat's-foot oil neat and tidy neat freak neat's-foot oil Kids Definition neat adjective ˈnēt neater; neatest 1 : showing care and a concern for order a neat room 2 : skillful in a fascinating or entertaining way a neat trick Choose the Right Synonym for neat neat, tidy, and trim mean showing care and a concern for order. neat is used when something is clean in addition to being orderly. Your clothes should always be neat. tidy is used for something that is continually kept orderly and neat. I work hard to keep my room tidy. trim is used when something is orderly and compact. They live in trim, comfortable houses. neatens verb present tense third-person singular of neaten as in trims to make neat neatened the living room in anticipation of company Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance trims organizes arranges straightens (up or out) systematizes disposes classifies redds (up or out) spruces (up) orders ranges tidies (up) codifies arrays draws up picks up marshals marshalls Antonyms & Near Antonyms disrupts disorganizes disarranges tousles muddles disturbs upsets jumbles rumples shuffles disorders mixes (up) scrambles tumbles musses messes (up) discomposes disarrays dishevels See More
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