orderly

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈɔːdəli/
/ˈɔɹdɚli/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.

2 Definition

A soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Neat and tidy; possessing order.

Example Sentences
  • He has always kept an orderly kitchen, with nothing out of place.
2 Definition

Methodical or systematic.

Example Sentences
  • We live in an orderly universe, where rules govern both the movements of planets and the binding of molecules.
3 Definition

Peaceful; well-behaved.

Example Sentences
  • An orderly gathering of citizens stood on the corner awaiting the bus.
4 Definition

Being on duty; keeping order; conveying orders.

Adverb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

According to good order or practice; appropriately, in a well-behaved or orderly way.

2 Definition

In order; in a particular order or succession; with a suitable arrangement.