Order
/ˈɔːdə/
The meaning and definition of Order, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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The state of being well arranged.
“The house is in order; the machinery is out of order.”
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Conformity with law or decorum; freedom from disturbance; general tranquillity; public quiet.
“to preserve order in a community or an assembly”
verb
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To issue a command to.
“He ordered me to leave.”
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To request some product or service; to secure by placing an order.
“to order groceries”
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
rank sort command
Antonyms
chaos
Origin
From Middle English ordre, from Old French ordre.
Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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