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/ˈtaɪ.di/

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Translation

Neat and in good order, with everything in its right place.

Word origin

From Middle English tidy, meaning timely or in good condition, from tide.

Origin
Middle English
Root
tidy

Examples

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"Tidy" means everything is neat and in its place.

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Here "tidy" means clean and in good order.

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Here "tidy" describes someone who likes things neat.

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This word is part of lesson 90.