What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
neatly
Example
She neatly arranged the books on the shelf. [neatly: adverb]
Example
He always dresses neatly for work. [neatly: adverb]
Example
The report was neatly typed and free of errors. [neatly: adverb]
tidily
Example
She tidily stacked the dishes in the sink. [tidily: adverb]
Example
He always keeps his desk tidily organized. [tidily: adverb]
Example
The garden was tidily maintained with no weeds in sight. [tidily: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Neatly is more commonly used than tidily in everyday language, and it covers a wider range of contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between neatly and tidily?
Neatly has a more formal connotation than tidily, and it is often used in professional or academic settings.
