Basic Details
Word: Tidy
Part of Speech: Adjective, Verb
Meaning: Neat and organised; free from mess.
Synonyms: Neat, orderly, organised
Antonyms: Messy, chaotic, untidy
Idioms and Phrases
- Put your house in order: To make things neat and organised. Example: "Before the guests arrive, I need to put my house in order."
- The devil is in the details: Small things can cause problems, so its important to be tidy and thorough. Example: "He thought his project was finished, but he found out the devil is in the details."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The tidy garden was full of colourful flowers and neatly trimmed hedges.
Example 2: She likes to keep her room tidy so she can easily find her books and toys.
Example 3: After a long day of cleaning, the house looked tidy and welcoming.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "tidy" comes from the Middle English word "tidi," which means "neat and arranged"? It reflects a long-standing value of maintaining order and cleanliness.
Famous Quote
"A tidy house is a tidy mind." - Unknown Author
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tidy" mean?
a) In a state of disarray
b) Neat and organised
c) Colourful and bright
d) Expensive and luxurious
Answer: b) Neat and organised
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tidy"?
a) Messy
b) Neat
c) Chaotic
d) Cluttered
Answer: b) Neat
3. Which is an antonym of "tidy"?
a) Orderly
b) Clean
c) Untidy
d) Organised
Answer: c) Untidy
4. Which sentence uses "tidy" correctly?
a) After the storm, the yard looked very tidy.
b) The tidy jumped over the fence.
c) He wanted to tidy his homework.
d) The tidy was singing a song.
Answer: a) After the storm, the yard looked very tidy.
5. What does the idiom "put your house in order" mean?
a) To renovate your home
b) To organise and tidy up
c) To move to a new place
d) To throw away old things
Answer: b) To organise and tidy up
