Order

/ˈɔːdə/

The meaning and definition of Order, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The state of being well arranged.
    “The house is in order; the machinery is out of order.”
  2. Conformity with law or decorum; freedom from disturbance; general tranquillity; public quiet.
    “to preserve order in a community or an assembly”
verb
  1. To issue a command to.
    “He ordered me to leave.”
  2. To request some product or service; to secure by placing an order.
    “to order groceries”
Synonyms rank sort command
Antonyms chaos

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