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orderly

The correct spelling is orderly.

How to pronounce orderly

/ˈɔːdəli/
noun

IPA: /ˈɔːdəli/

Say it like: Ord-erl-ee

The correct spelling is orderly. A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties. For example: "He has always kept an orderly kitchen, with nothing out of place."

Usage Examples

He has always kept an orderly kitchen, with nothing out of place.

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

An orderly gathering of citizens stood on the corner awaiting the bus.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.
  2. 2.A soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.

adjective

  1. 1.Neat and tidy; possessing order.
  2. 2.Methodical or systematic.
  3. 3.Peaceful; well-behaved.
  4. 4.Being on duty; keeping order; conveying orders.

adverb

  1. 1.According to good order or practice; appropriately, in a well-behaved or orderly way.
  2. 2.In order; in a particular order or succession; with a suitable arrangement.

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