Difference between Neat and Tidy

What is the difference between Neat and Tidy?

Neat as an adjective is clean, tidy; free from dirt or impurities. while Tidy as an adjective is arranged neatly and in order.

Neat

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A bull or cow (singular of cattle) (collective) Cattle.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Clean, tidy; free from dirt or impurities. Free from contaminants; unadulterated, undiluted. (Chemistry) Conditions with a liquid reagent or gas performed with no standard solvent or cosolvent With all deductions or allowances made; net. Having a simple elegance or style; clean, trim, tidy, tasteful. Well-executed or delivered; clever, skilful, precise. Good, excellent, desirable.

Example sentence: Mental health affects every aspect of your life. It's not just this neat little issue you can put into a box.

Tidy

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make tidy; to neaten.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Arranged neatly and in order.Not messy; neat and controlled.Generous, considerable.

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: Expression of positive agreement, usually in reply to a question.

Example sentence: I have OCD, which is not fun. I have to be incredibly tidy and organized or it messes with my mind and switches off on me.

We hope you now know whether to use Neat or Tidy in your sentence.

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