tidily
|tid/i/ly|
B1
/ˈtaɪdɪli/
(tidy)
neat and orderly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tidy' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'tidi', where 'tid' meant 'time' or 'season'.
Historical Evolution
'tidi' transformed into the modern English word 'tidy', and 'tidily' is derived from 'tidy' with the addition of the suffix '-ly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'tidy' meant 'timely' or 'in good time', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'neat and orderly'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a neat and orderly manner.
She arranged the books tidily on the shelf.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41