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orderly

Pronunciation: /ˈɔɹdɚli/

The English word “orderly” has 8 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Neat and tidy; possessing order.
  2. Methodical or systematic.
  3. Peaceful; well-behaved.
  4. Being on duty; keeping order; conveying orders.

noun

  1. A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.
  2. A soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.

adverb

  1. According to good order or practice; appropriately, in a well-behaved or orderly (adjective) way.
  2. In order; in a particular order or succession; with a suitable arrangement.

Etymology

From order + -ly.

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