Definition

Neat and organized in appearance or arrangement; clean and orderly.

Example

She keeps her room tidy and free of clutter.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Hey, I really like how tidy your room looks today!

Thanks! I spent some time organizing everything last night.

It definitely shows; I should probably keep my space as tidy as yours.

You can do it! Just set aside a little time each week.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To arrange things neatly and in order.

Example

She always tidies her room before guests arrive.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you remember to tidy up your room before the guests arrived?

I did! I wanted everything to look nice for them.

That's great! It's always nice to have a tidy space.

Definition

A decorative cover used to protect the arms or headrest of a chair, often made with fabric and designed to be attractive.

Example

She placed a tidy on the armchair to keep it clean and stylish.

Conversation

I just got this beautiful new tidy for my chair.

Oh, that looks really nice! It adds a great touch to your living room.

Thanks! I think it will help keep the chair clean too.

Definition

To arrange things neatly or in order.

Example

She decided to tidy her room before the guests arrived.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, did you tidy up your room yesterday?

Yeah, I finally got around to it!

That's great! I need to tidy mine up too this weekend.

Root Explanation

Tidy → It originates from the Middle English 'tidy' (meaning neat or orderly), which is derived from the Old English 'tidig' (meaning timely or suitable). The word 'tidy' conveys the idea of being in a suitable or orderly state.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tidy' as being in a 'suitable' or 'orderly' state, which helps you remember that it means neat and organized.

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