what's difference between tidy and neat? .

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Louise

Jun 23, 2018 3:57 AM

I got it. Thanks a lot)

June 23, 2018

Both "tidy" and "neat" mean arranging things in order. "Tidy" has more word forms comparing to "neat". "Tidy" can be used as an adjective and a verb; while "neat" is usually an adjective. Here are some examples:

Tidy (adj) - Your table is very clean and tidy.
Tidy (noun) - I finally have time to tidy my room.

Neat (adj) - The latest magazines are in the neat pile.

A fun fact for you: Neat can also means good in informal conversation. Here are some examples:

1. I took an English on italki and the teacher was neat!

2. "How's your day?"
"I went to a concert with my friends and I took a selfie with some celebrities!"
"Neat!"

June 23, 2018

They mean the same thing. Also, both tidy and neat can be used to describe a person. "She is a tidy person." or "He is a neat person." But tidy is an action and neat is not. "I will tidy up my bedroom." Neat can not be used in the same way.

June 23, 2018