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- [awr-der-lee]
- /ˈɔr dər li/
- /ˈɔː.dəl.i/
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- [awr-der-lee]
- /ˈɔr dər li/
Definitions of orderlies word
- adjective orderlies arranged or disposed in a neat, tidy manner or in a regular sequence: an orderly desk. 1
- adjective orderlies observant of or governed by system or method, as persons or the mind. 1
- adjective orderlies characterized by or observant of law, rule, or discipline; well-behaved; law-abiding: an orderly assemblage of citizens. 1
- adjective orderlies pertaining to or charged with the communication or execution of orders. 1
- adverb orderlies methodically; regularly. 1
- adverb orderlies according to established order or rule. 1
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Origin of orderlies
First appearance:
before 1470 One of the 25% oldest English words
1470-80 as adv.; 1570-80 as adj.; 1795-1805 as noun; order + -ly
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Parts of speech for Orderlies
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
orderlies popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
orderlies usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for orderlies
noun orderlies
- attendants — a person who attends another, as to perform a service.
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