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orderly definition

or·derly (ôr′dər lē)

adjective

    1. neat or tidy in arrangement; in good order
    2. arranged in, conforming to, or exhibiting some regular order; systematic
  2. well-behaved; law-abiding; peaceful
  3. having to do with the recording and transmission of military orders, records, etc. the orderly room

adverb

in regular or proper order; methodically

noun pl. orderlies -·lies

  1. Mil. an enlisted person assigned to perform personal services for an officer or officers or to carry out a specific task latrine orderly
  2. a male hospital attendant

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orderly Synonyms

orderly

modif.

  1. Ordered; said of objects and places

    neat, tidy, arranged; see clean 1, neat 1.

  2. Methodical; said of persons

    systematic, correct, formal, businesslike, systematical, exact, tidy, neat, uncluttered, shipshape, thorough, precise; see also careful, regular 3.

    Antonyms irregular*, inaccurate*, unmethodical.

  3. Peaceful

    quiet, law-abiding, well-mannered, well-behaved, restrained, nonviolent, submissive; see also calm 1, 2, tranquil 1.


orderly

n.

aide, steward, valet; see attendant.


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orderly Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • fashion: They were set out in a very orderly fashion, each the same distance apart.

Used with adjective complement

  • look: I rang round and begged for help from every friend I had, and slowly things began to look more orderly again.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: They were set out in a very orderly fashion, each the same distance apart.

Preposition: in

  • hospital: I have taught in schools and colleges, been a ward orderly in a hospital, worked on a farm, delivered post.
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