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Order

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈɔːdə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈɔːrdər/"]/

Meaning of Order

the way in which people or things are placed or arranged in relation to each other

In simple words: To ask for something to be brought to you or to arrange things in a specific way.

Order in a sentence

• I would like to place an order for a pizza.
• Please check the order before you serve it.
• The teacher had to order the students to be quiet.
• In our new project, we need to establish the order of tasks.
• Can you write the books in alphabetical order?

How to use Order

Use 'order' when asking for food, items, or services. In formal contexts like business, it may refer to placing a purchase. Avoid using it in casual conversation about personal choices.

Grammar pattern

order + object

Memory hint

Think of a soldier in formation ordering troops — they stand in a specific order.

Related words

Collocations with Order

• correct
• proper
• right
• change
• in order
• in order of
• out of order
• apple-pie
• bring
• create
• impose
• in order
• in good order
• civil
• public
• keep
• maintain
• preserve
• in order
• out of order
• law and order
• a point of order
• side
• short
• last orders
• take
• give somebody
• order for
• bulk
• large
• record
• place
• put in
• send
• form
• book
• on order
• to order
• order for
• bulk
• large
• record
• place
• put in
• send
• form
• book
• on order
• to order
• order for
• direct
• specific
• strict
• give
• issue
• make
• by order of
• on somebody’s orders
• under orders from
• doctor’s orders
• get your marching orders
• give somebody their marching orders
• established
• existing
• old
• monastic
• religious
• contemplative

Synonyms for Order

• valid
• hierarchy

Opposites of Order

• disorder
• chaos

Common mistakes with Order

• Confused with 'order' as a noun vs verb.
• 'Ordered' is often mistakenly used instead of 'order' in commands.
• Saying 'make an order' instead of 'place an order'.

Frequently asked questions about Order

What does Order mean?

To ask for something to be brought to you or to arrange things in a specific way.

What is the definition of Order?

the way in which people or things are placed or arranged in relation to each other

How do you use Order in a sentence?

I would like to place an order for a pizza.

Can you give another example of Order?

Please check the order before you serve it.

What are synonyms for Order?

Common alternatives include valid, hierarchy.

What is the opposite of Order?

Opposite meanings include disorder, chaos.

What words go with Order?

It commonly pairs with correct, proper, right, change, in order, in order of, out of order, apple-pie, bring, create, impose, in order, in good order, civil, public, keep, maintain, preserve, in order, out of order, law and order, a point of order, side, short, last orders, take, give somebody, order for, bulk, large, record, place, put in, send, form, book, on order, to order, order for, bulk, large, record, place, put in, send, form, book, on order, to order, order for, direct, specific, strict, give, issue, make, by order of, on somebody’s orders, under orders from, doctor’s orders, get your marching orders, give somebody their marching orders, established, existing, old, monastic, religious, contemplative.

What are common mistakes when using Order?

Confused with 'order' as a noun vs verb. 'Ordered' is often mistakenly used instead of 'order' in commands. Saying 'make an order' instead of 'place an order'.

How do you pronounce Order?

US: /["/ˈɔːrdər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɔːdə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Order?

Use 'order' when asking for food, items, or services. In formal contexts like business, it may refer to placing a purchase. Avoid using it in casual conversation about personal choices.

What CEFR level is Order?

"Order" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.