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- [neet-n]
- /ˈnit n/
- /ˈniːt.n̩/
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- [neet-n]
- /ˈnit n/
Definitions of neaten word
- verb with object neaten to make neat: a day spent neatening the kitchen shelves. 1
- noun neaten Make neat; arrange in an orderly, tidy way. 1
- transitive verb neaten make tidy 1
- verb neaten to make neat; tidy 0
- verb transitive neaten to make neat; cause to be clean, tidy, orderly, or trim 0
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Origin of neaten
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; neat1 + -en1
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Parts of speech for Neaten
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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neaten popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
neaten usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for neaten
verb neaten
- groom — a bridegroom.
- order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
- clean — Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.
- arrange — If you arrange an event or meeting, you make plans for it to happen.
- clear the decks — to prepare for action, as by removing obstacles from a field of activity or combat
Antonyms for neaten
verb neaten
- disorder — lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion: Your room is in utter disorder.
- disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
- mix up — an act or instance of mixing.
- mess up — a dirty, untidy, or disordered condition: The room was in a mess.
Top questions with neaten
- how to neaten your handwriting?