Definition of neatly

neatlyadverb

gọn gàng, ngăn nắp

/ˈniːtli/

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The word "neatly" traces back to the Old English word "nēat", meaning "cattle" or "neat". Over time, "neat" evolved to describe something "trim" or "well-ordered", like a neatly arranged herd of cattle. The "-ly" suffix, meaning "in a manner of", was added later, creating "neatly" to describe something done in a "trim" or "orderly" fashion. Thus, "neatly" originally referred to something arranged like a well-kept herd of cattle and has since broadened to describe any task done with precision and tidiness.

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in a way that is tidy and in order; carefully

một cách ngăn nắp và có trật tự; cẩn thận

Example:
  • neatly folded clothes

    quần áo được gấp gọn gàng

  • The box fitted neatly into the drawer.

    Hộp được lắp gọn gàng vào ngăn kéo.

in a simple but clever way

một cách đơn giản nhưng thông minh

Example:
  • She summarized her plan very neatly.

    Cô tóm tắt kế hoạch của mình rất gọn gàng.

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