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Orderly Definition & Meaning

orderly
adjective
  1. devoid of violence or disruption; "an orderly crowd confronted the president"
  2. clean or organized; "her neat dress"; "a neat room"
noun
  1. a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer; "the orderly laid out the general's uniform"
  2. a male hospital attendant who has general duties that do not involve the medical treatment of patients

"Orderly" in song lyrics

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  • "Givin all my money to the poor and the streets keep orderly"
    Bizzy Bone — Gangsta

Usage tips for "orderly"

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Frequently asked questions

What does orderly mean?
devoid of violence or disruption; "an orderly crowd confronted the president" clean or organized; "her neat dress"; "a neat room" a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer; "the orderly laid out the general's uniform" a male hospital attendant who has general duties that do not involve the medical treatment of patients
What part of speech is orderly?
Orderly is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does orderly have?
Orderly has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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