Definitions and Examples of clean, neat, tidy
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Free from dirt, marks, or stains.
Example
She always keeps her house clean and tidy.
Arranged in an orderly and tidy way.
Example
His desk was so neat that he could find everything he needed easily.
tidy
Arranged in an orderly and neat way.
Example
She spent the whole afternoon making sure her room was tidy and organized.
Key Differences: clean vs neat vs tidy
- 1Clean emphasizes the absence of dirt, marks, or stains.
- 2Neat emphasizes the orderliness and organization of things.
- 3Tidy emphasizes the cleanliness and neatness of things.
Effective Usage of clean, neat, tidy
- 1Housekeeping: Use clean, neat, and tidy to describe the state of a room or house.
- 2Personal Hygiene: Use clean to describe the state of one's body or clothes.
- 3Organization: Use neat and tidy to describe the state of one's work area or desk.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Clean emphasizes the absence of dirt, marks, or stains, neat emphasizes the orderliness and organization of things, and tidy emphasizes the cleanliness and neatness of things. Use these words to describe the state of a room or house, personal hygiene, and organization.
