Pronunciation: /niːt/

Definitions of neat

adjective Neat is an adjective that describes something orderly, clean, or tidy.

Example Sentences

A1 The room is neat and tidy.

A2 She always keeps her desk neat and organized.

B1 The presentation was very neat and well-structured.

B2 The instructions were laid out in a neat and clear manner.

C1 The code implementation was neat and efficient.

C2 The design of the building was sleek and neat, with no clutter.

Examples of neat in a Sentence

formal The scientist presented a neat and organized research paper at the conference.

informal I love how neat and tidy your room is!

slang That new phone you got is so neat!

figurative The way she solved that problem was neat as a pin.

Grammatical Forms of neat

past tense

neated

plural

neats

comparative

neater

superlative

neatest

present tense

neats

future tense

will neat

perfect tense

have neated

continuous tense

is neating

singular

neat

positive degree

neat

infinitive

to neat

gerund

neating

participle

neated

Origin and Evolution of neat

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'neat' originated from Middle English 'nete', which came from Old English 'neat', meaning cattle or ox.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'neat' evolved to also mean clean, tidy, or well-organized, expanding its original meaning related to cattle.