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Definition of neaten

neaten

/ˈniːt.ən/
neat · en
Adverb:neatly
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Adjective:neat
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Past Simple:neatened
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Past Participle:neatened
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Present Participle:neatening
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• verb

1

To make or become neat, tidy, or orderly (often followed by 'up').

Example

"Please neaten your desk before the visitors arrive for the afternoon tour."

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• Rhymes for neaten

• Nearby Words

nearsightedly
nearsightedness
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neath
neatly
neatness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from the adjective 'neat' (from Anglo-French 'net', ultimately from Latin 'nitidus' meaning 'shining, clean') combined with the verbal suffix '-en'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Neaten. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/neaten
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