A2adjective 2K

Tidy

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈtaɪdi/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈtaɪdi/"]/

Meaning of Tidy

arranged neatly and with everything in order

In simple words: to make something clean and organized

Tidy in a sentence

• She keeps her room very tidy and organized.
• It's important to tidy up after yourself in shared spaces.
• A tidy workspace can help improve your productivity.
• I like to tidy my desk every Friday before the weekend.
• He always looks tidy in his well-pressed clothes.

How to use Tidy

Commonly used in everyday conversation. It's appropriate for both casual and formal contexts when discussing cleanliness or organization. Avoid using it in highly professional or technical situations where more specific terms may be preferred.

Grammar pattern

tidy + object

Memory hint

Think of 'tidy' as a 'tidy up' to remember it means cleaning and organizing.

Related words

Collocations with Tidy

• be
• look
• seem
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• clean and tidy
• neat and tidy
• be
• look
• seem
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• clean and tidy
• neat and tidy

Synonyms for Tidy

• considerable

Opposites of Tidy

• messy
• untidy
• chaotic

Common mistakes with Tidy

• Using 'tidy' without an object, as in 'I need to tidy.' It should be 'I need to tidy up the room.'
• Confusing 'tidy' with 'tidy up'; these phrases can have slightly different connotations.
• Incorrectly using 'tidy' as a noun; it’s primarily an adjective or verb.

Frequently asked questions about Tidy

What does Tidy mean?

to make something clean and organized

What is the definition of Tidy?

arranged neatly and with everything in order

How do you use Tidy in a sentence?

She keeps her room very tidy and organized.

Can you give another example of Tidy?

It's important to tidy up after yourself in shared spaces.

What are synonyms for Tidy?

Common alternatives include considerable.

What is the opposite of Tidy?

Opposite meanings include messy, untidy, chaotic.

What words go with Tidy?

It commonly pairs with be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, clean and tidy, neat and tidy, be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, clean and tidy, neat and tidy.

What are common mistakes when using Tidy?

Using 'tidy' without an object, as in 'I need to tidy.' It should be 'I need to tidy up the room.' Confusing 'tidy' with 'tidy up'; these phrases can have slightly different connotations. Incorrectly using 'tidy' as a noun; it’s primarily an adjective or verb.

How do you pronounce Tidy?

US: /["/ˈtaɪdi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtaɪdi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tidy?

Commonly used in everyday conversation. It's appropriate for both casual and formal contexts when discussing cleanliness or organization. Avoid using it in highly professional or technical situations where more specific terms may be preferred.

What CEFR level is Tidy?

"Tidy" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.