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order

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈɔːrdər/

KK: /ˈɔrdər/

intransitive verb
Definition

To make a request for something to be done or provided.


Example

The manager will order the supplies for the project.


Tense Forms

Past: ordered

Past Participle: ordered


Conversation
Sloth A
Are you going to order food for the game later?
Sloth B
Yeah, I was thinking about it. What do you want?
Sloth A
Maybe we should order some pizza and wings.
Sloth B
Sounds perfect! I'll place the order now.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
command
request
dictate
Antonyms
disorder
refuse
neglect
noun
Definition

A request or command to receive something, such as food or goods, or a way to arrange things in a specific way.


Example

I would like to place an order for a pizza.


Conversation
Sloth A
I just placed an order for that new video game we talked about.
Sloth B
Nice! I hope it arrives soon; I can't wait to play it.
Sloth A
Yeah, I heard it has a great storyline and amazing graphics.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To give a command or request for something to be done or provided.


Example

She ordered a pizza for dinner.


Tense Forms

Past: ordered

Past Participle: ordered


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you order the pizza for tonight?
Sloth B
Yeah, I just placed the order a few minutes ago.
Sloth A
Great! I hope they deliver it on time.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Order → It originates from Old French *ordre* (meaning arrangement or sequence), which in turn comes from Latin *ordo* (meaning row, rank, or arrangement). The word 'order' refers to the arrangement or organization of things in a particular sequence or structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'arrangement' from the Old French *ordre* — this helps you remember that 'order' means to arrange things in a specific way.

Visually Confused Words
worder
corder
border
unorder
reorder
hoarder
cordery
bourder
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
command
arrangement
classification
Antonyms
disorder
chaos
confusion
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
command
direct
instruct
Antonyms
disorder
forbid
prohibit