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Meaning of tidying
The primary meaning of the word "tidying" according to Oxford Languages is the act of making something clean and orderly.
Etymology of tidying
The word "tidying" originates from the Old English word "tidian", which means to make neat or tidy, and is related to the Old Norse word "þetta", meaning to prepare or make ready
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of making something clean and orderly
Synonyms
organizing
cleaning
arranging
sorting
categorizing
prioritizing
streamlining
decluttering
sprucing
dusting
polishing
sweeping
mopping
vacuuming
sanitizing
sterilizing
straightening
aligning
adjusting
fixing
repairing
maintaining
managing
coordinating
planning
scheduling
systematizing
methodizing
neatening
grooming
primping
preening
perfecting
refining
fine-tuning
Definitions
- The act of making something clean and orderly
- * The process of organizing and arranging things in a neat and systematic way
Usage Examples
- She spent the morning tidying the living room and kitchen
- * He was tidying his desk when the phone rang
- * The hotel staff were tidying the rooms and changing the linen