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Order

noun, verb

Order means arrangement or a direction.

5 letters 2 syllables

What does Order mean?

Order means arrangement or a direction.

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Dictionary definition

A clear arrangement, a request for something, or a direction to do something.

Example sentences

Order in a sentence

easy

Put the cards in order from smallest to largest.

medium

The teacher gave an order to line up quietly.

hard

Good order helps readers follow steps and ideas clearly.

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Practice the meaning of Order

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does order mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses order correctly?

Practice 3

Which word is a helpful opposite or contrast for order?

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Order

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Sounds like

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Synonyms

Words like Order

sequenceUse for things arranged one after another.
instructionUse for a direction that tells someone what to do.
Antonyms

Opposite words

disorderUse when things are messy or not arranged.
confusionUse when meaning or arrangement is unclear.
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Word family

Order word family

Base word

order

adjective

ordered

Arranged in a clear order.

noun

ordering

The act of arranging or requesting something.

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