Definitions and Examples of neatly, tidily, precisely
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
In a tidy or orderly manner; with everything in its proper place.
Example
She arranged the books neatly on the shelf so that they were easy to find.
In a neat and well-organized manner; with everything in its proper place.
Example
He folded his clothes tidily and put them away in the closet.
In an exact and accurate manner; with great attention to detail.
Example
The engineer measured the dimensions precisely to ensure that the parts would fit together perfectly.
Key Differences: neatly vs tidily vs precisely
- 1Neatly and tidily are similar in meaning and both describe a sense of orderliness and organization.
- 2Precisely is different from the other two antonyms as it emphasizes accuracy and attention to detail.
Effective Usage of neatly, tidily, precisely
- 1Describing Personal Habits: Use these antonyms to describe how someone does something.
- 2Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in writing to add variety and precision to your language.
- 3Household Chores: Use these antonyms when giving instructions for household chores or organizing tasks.
Remember this!
The antonyms of sloppily are neatly, tidily, and precisely. Use neatly and tidily to describe a sense of orderliness and organization, and use precisely to emphasize accuracy and attention to detail. These antonyms can be used to describe personal habits, in writing, and when giving instructions for household chores or organizing tasks.
