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neat

Pronunciation: [niːt]

Word

Context: "appearance"

(adjective) when something looks clean, tidy, or put in order. A neat room is organized, with everything in its place, so it looks nice and comfortable.

Example

Her desk is always neat, with all her school supplies neatly arranged.

Example

His room is not neat at all; it's messy with clothes everywhere.

Example

Is your backpack neat or does it have things spread out in it?

Context: "quality"

(adjective) when something is clever or cool. If you see an interesting invention or a fun game, you might say it's neat because it's impressive or enjoyable.

Example

That was a neat trick you did with the card!

Example

I don’t think the movie was neat; it was boring and confusing.

Example

Did you see that neat invention at the science fair?

Context: "drink"

(noun) a way to serve alcohol without adding anything to it, like ice or soda. If you drink whiskey neat, you enjoy it straight from the glass.

Example

He enjoyed his whiskey neat after dinner.

Example

She prefers her drinks with ice, not neat.

Example

Do you like your drinks neat or with mixer?

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