Neatly

Pronunciation: /niːtli/

Definitions of neatly

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb by providing information on how the action is performed or how something is described

Example Sentences

A1 She neatly folded her clothes before putting them away.

A2 The books on the shelf were neatly arranged by size.

B1 The documents were neatly organized in folders for easy access.

B2 The artist neatly captured the essence of the scene in their painting.

C1 The intricate design of the building was neatly executed by the architect.

C2 The presentation was neatly prepared with clear visuals and concise information.

Examples of neatly in a Sentence

formal The documents were neatly organized in labeled folders.

informal She neatly tied her hair back with a ribbon.

slang He neatly dodged the question like a pro.

figurative The puzzle pieces fit neatly together to reveal the hidden image.

Grammatical Forms of neatly

• past tense: neatly
• plural: neatlys
• comparative: more neatly
• superlative: most neatly
• present tense: neatly
• future tense: will neatly
• perfect tense: has neatly
• continuous tense: am neatly
• singular: neatly
• positive degree: neatly
• infinitive: to neatly
• gerund: neatlying
• participle: neatlied

Origin and Evolution of neatly

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'neatly' originated from the Middle English word 'net', meaning clean or pure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'neatly' has evolved from simply meaning clean or pure to also include being tidy, orderly, or well-organized.