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orderly

/ˈɔːdəli/

noun

Meaning

  • A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.

  • A soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.

adjective

Meaning

  • Neat and tidy; possessing order.

    "He has always kept an orderly kitchen, with nothing out of place."

  • Methodical or systematic.

    "We live in an orderly universe, where rules govern both the movements of planets and the binding of molecules."

  • Peaceful; well-behaved.

    "An orderly gathering of citizens stood on the corner awaiting the bus."

  • Being on duty; keeping order; conveying orders.

Synonyms

regular,
trim,
well-kept

adverb

Meaning

  • According to good order or practice; appropriately, in a well-behaved or orderly way.

  • In order; in a particular order or succession; with a suitable arrangement.

Synonyms

methodically,
systematically