Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrdərd/

Definitions of ordered

verb to give an authoritative command or instruction to do something

Example Sentences

A1 I ordered a pizza for dinner last night.

A2 She ordered a new book online.

B1 The customer ordered a large coffee with extra cream.

B2 He ordered a custom-made suit for his wedding.

C1 The committee ordered a review of the company's financial records.

C2 The judge ordered a retrial due to new evidence.

adjective arranged or organized in a particular way

Example Sentences

A1 I ordered a new book online.

A2 The ordered list of items made it easy to find what I needed.

B1 The ordered sequence of events helped me understand the story better.

B2 The ordered arrangement of furniture in the room created a sense of balance.

C1 The ordered hierarchy of employees within the company was clearly defined.

C2 The ordered fashion show showcased the designer's latest collection seamlessly.

Examples of ordered in a Sentence

formal The judge ordered a retrial due to new evidence coming to light.

informal I ordered a pizza for dinner because I didn't feel like cooking.

slang I ordered some new kicks online and can't wait for them to arrive.

figurative The CEO ordered a company-wide restructuring to improve efficiency.

Grammatical Forms of ordered

past tense

ordered

plural

orders

comparative

more ordered

superlative

most ordered

present tense

order

future tense

will order

perfect tense

have ordered

continuous tense

is ordering

singular

order

positive degree

ordered

infinitive

to order

gerund

ordering

participle

ordered

Origin and Evolution of ordered

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French and Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'ordered' originated from the Old French word 'ordre' and the Latin word 'ordinare', both meaning to arrange in a particular way.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ordered' has evolved to not only refer to arranging things in a particular way but also to signify requesting something to be made or delivered in a specific manner.