neatly
UK: ˈniːtli | US: ˈniːtli
Definition
adv. in a tidy, orderly, or skillful manner
adv. in a precise or efficient way
Structure
neat <tidy>ly <adverb suffix>
Etymology
The word "neatly" combines "neat," derived from Old French "net" (clean, pure) and Latin "nitidus" (shiny, elegant), with the adverbial suffix "-ly," which originates from Old English "-lice." Over time, "neat" evolved to mean "tidy" or "orderly," and the suffix "-ly" transformed adjectives into adverbs, giving "neatly" its modern meaning of "in a tidy or precise manner."
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