neat (Meaning)
neat (s)
clean or organized
showing care in execution
free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed
superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject
very good
(of an alcoholic drink) without water
neat (n. sing. & pl.)
Cattle of the genus Bos, as distinguished from horses, sheep, and goats; an animal of the genus Bos; as, a neat's tongue; a neat's foot.
neat (n.)
Of or pertaining to the genus Bos, or to cattle of that genus; as, neat cattle.
neat (a.)
Free from that which soils, defiles, or disorders; clean; cleanly; tidy.
Free from what is unbecoming, inappropriate, or tawdry; simple and becoming; pleasing with simplicity; tasteful; chaste; as, a neat style; a neat dress.
Free from admixture or adulteration; good of its kind; as, neat brandy.
Excellent in character, skill, or performance, etc.; nice; finished; adroit; as, a neat design; a neat thief.
With all deductions or allowances made; net. [In this sense usually written net. See Net, a., 3.]
Synonyms & Antonyms of neat
neat Sentence Examples
- The desk was kept remarkably neat, with every item meticulously organized.
- My handwriting has always been neat, even in hurried situations.
- Sarah's garden was a sight to behold, with its neat rows of colorful flowers.
- The shelves were neatly stacked with an impressive collection of books.
- The car's interior was spotless, reflecting its owner's neat nature.
- The tidy room was a welcome contrast to the cluttered one next door.
- The experiment was conducted in a neat and controlled environment.
- The kitchen was so neat, it looked as though it had never been used.
- The paperwork was neatly filed and easily accessible when needed.
- Despite the hectic day, Mary managed to keep her desk surprisingly neat.
FAQs About the word neat
clean or organized, showing care in execution, free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed, superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to
trim,tidy, tidied, sleek, well-groomed, shipshape, snug, smug, groomed, uncluttered
filthy, sloppy, dishevelled, disordered, disordered, untidy,messy, unkempt, scruffy, disheveled
The desk was kept remarkably neat, with every item meticulously organized.
My handwriting has always been neat, even in hurried situations.
Sarah's garden was a sight to behold, with its neat rows of colorful flowers.
The shelves were neatly stacked with an impressive collection of books.
