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Tidy

UK /["/ˈtaɪdi/"]/US /["/ˈtaɪdi/"]/

Definition

arranged neatly and with everything in order

In simple words: to make something clean and organized

Examples

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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

considerable

Antonyms

messy
untidy
chaotic

Common mistakes

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.