orderly

orderly
1. adjective /ˈɔːdəli/
a) Neat and tidy; possessing order.

He has always kept an orderly kitchen, nothing out of place for longer than it is in use.

b) Methodical or systematic.

We live in an orderly universe; rules govern both the movements of the planets and the binding of the molecules.

2. noun /ˈɔːdəli/
a) A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.
b) A soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.
3. adverb /ˈɔːdəli/
According to good order or practice; appropriately, in a well-behaved way.

And in the Tombe which is an arch made of mats, they lay them orderly.


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  • orderly — adj Orderly, methodical, systematic, regular are comparable when they mean following closely a set arrangement, design, or pattern. Orderly implies observance of due sequence or proper arrangement especially in the harmonious or careful… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • Orderly — Or der*ly, a. 1. Conformed to order; in order; regular; as, an orderly course or plan. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. Observant of order, authority, or rule; hence, obedient; quiet; peaceable; not unruly; as, orderly children; an orderly community.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • orderly — is used only as an adjective (They behaved in an orderly fashion), not as an adverb. Since the notional adverb orderlily is too awkward to use, in an orderly way is the only alternative …   Modern English usage

  • orderly — [ôr′dər lē] adj. 1. a) neat or tidy in arrangement; in good order b) arranged in, conforming to, or exhibiting some regular order; systematic 2. well behaved; law abiding; peaceful 3. having to do with the recording and transmission of military… …   English World dictionary

  • Orderly — Or der*ly, adv. According to due order; regularly; methodically; duly. [1913 Webster] You are blunt; go to it orderly. Shak. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • orderly — [adj1] methodical, organized alike, all together, arranged, businesslike, careful, clean, conventional, correct, exact, fixed, formal, framed, in apple pie order*, in good shape, in order, in shape, methodic, neat, neat as button*, neat as pin*,… …   New thesaurus

  • Orderly — Or der*ly, n.; pl. {Orderlies}. 1. (Mil.) A noncommissioned officer or soldier who attends a superior officer to carry his orders, or to render other service. [1913 Webster] Orderlies were appointed to watch the palace. Macaulay. [1913 Webster] 2 …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • orderly — index meticulous, normal (regular), peaceable, right (suitable), systematic, uniform Burton s Legal …   Law dictionary

  • orderly — ► ADJECTIVE 1) neatly and methodically arranged. 2) well behaved. ► NOUN (pl. orderlies) 1) a hospital attendant responsible for cleaning and other non medical tasks. 2) a soldier who carries orders or performs minor tasks for an officer. DERIVA …   English terms dictionary

  • orderly — or|der|ly1 [ˈo:dəli US ˈo:rdərli] adj 1.) arranged or organized in a sensible or neat way ≠ ↑disorderly in (an) orderly sth ▪ The tools were arranged in orderly rows. ▪ She needs to organize her ideas in a more orderly way. 2.) peaceful or well… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • orderly — [[t]ɔ͟ː(r)də(r)li[/t]] orderlies 1) ADJ GRADED If something is done in an orderly fashion or manner, it is done in a well organized and controlled way. The organizers guided them in orderly fashion out of the building... Despite the violence that …   English dictionary

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