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neaten

[nee-tuhn]

neaten Definition

to make tidy or orderly.

Using neaten: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "neaten" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I need to neaten up my desk before I can start working.

  • Example

    She always neaten her hair before going out.

  • Example

    He spent the morning neatening the garden.

  • Example

    Can you neaten the edges of the paper?

neaten Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for neaten

Phrases with neaten

  • neaten up

    to make something tidy or organized

    Example

    I'll neaten up the living room before our guests arrive.

  • to make something straight or smooth

    Example

    He used a comb to neaten out his hair.

  • to trim or tidy the edges of something

    Example

    She used scissors to neaten off the fabric edges.

Origins of neaten

from 'neat', meaning clean and tidy

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Summary: neaten in Brief

'Neaten' [nee-tuhn] means to make something tidy or orderly. It is often used to describe tasks like tidying up a room, organizing papers, or straightening hair. Examples include 'I need to neaten up my desk before I can start working.' and 'She always neaten her hair before going out.' 'Neaten' also has phrases like 'neaten up,' 'neaten out,' and 'neaten off,' which refer to specific actions.