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tidied

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/ˈtaɪdid/

(tidy)

neat and orderly

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
tidytidierstidiestidiedtidiedtidyingtidiertidiesttidinesstidily
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' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'timely' or 'seasonable', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'neat' or 'orderly'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'tidy'.

She tidied her room before the guests arrived.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45