how to use orderly?

Question

I want to know how Americans use orderly as an adv.

Answer 1

We use it to mean "hospital attendant" or "neat & tidy". Knowing America, it's probably got an entirely different meaning!!!

Answer 2

–adjective 1. arranged or disposed in a neat, tidy manner or in a regular sequence: an orderly desk.
2. observant of or governed by system or method, as persons or the mind.
3. characterized by or observant of law, rule, or discipline; well-behaved; law-abiding: an orderly assemblage of citizens.
4. pertaining to or charged with the communication or execution of orders.
–adverb 5. methodically; regularly.
6. according to established order or rule.
–noun 7. Military. an enlisted soldier assigned to perform various chores for a commanding officer or group of officers.
8. a hospital attendant having general, nonmedical duties.


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[Origin: 1470–80 as adv.; 1570–80 as adj.; 1795–1805 as n.; order + -ly]

Answer 3

She kept her desk neat and orderly so she could find what she needed without searching too hard.

Answer 4

During a fire drill you will walk to the nearest exit in an ORDERLY fashion.

Answer 5

here in the south we use it -we use it like this- ya want da pigs feet orderly brains. YEE HAW1

Answer 6

dunno