EGAVE

orderly

About 5.92 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. adjective Neat and tidy; possessing order.
    He has always kept an orderly kitchen, with nothing out of place.
  2. adjective Methodical or systematic.
    We live in an orderly universe, where rules govern both the movements of planets and the binding of molecules.
  3. adjective Peaceful; well-behaved.
    An orderly gathering of citizens stood on the corner awaiting the bus.
  4. adjective Being on duty; keeping order; conveying orders.
  5. noun A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.
  6. noun A soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.
  7. adverb According to good order or practice; appropriately, in a well-behaved or orderly (adjective) way. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
  8. adverb In order; in a particular order or succession; with a suitable arrangement.

Similar words

ordered tidy consistent logical coherent organized lawful peaceful systematic law-abiding

Often followed by

and fashion manner way arrangement development sequence in room

Word family

orderlies

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