/nɛt/
Translation
clear, sharp; clean, tidy; net (of a sum)
Word origin
From Latin nitidus ('shining, bright'), from nitere ('to shine'). English 'neat' comes through Old French from the same word.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- nitidus
- English cognates
- neat, net
Grammar
Examples
' .
His net pay is lower than he thought.
l'.
He has made clear progress since the summer.
.
The edges of the photograph are not sharp.
refus .
I want a flat refusal by tomorrow.
.
The difference between the two drawings is striking.
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