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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   A soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.

3. Meaning 3 · adjective

   Neat and tidy; possessing order.

   “He has always kept an orderly kitchen, with nothing out of place.”

4. Meaning 4 · adjective

   Methodical or systematic.

   “We live in an orderly universe, where rules govern both the movements of planets and the binding of molecules.”

5. Meaning 5 · adjective

   Peaceful; well-behaved.

   “An orderly gathering of citizens stood on the corner awaiting the bus.”

6. Meaning 6 · adjective

   Being on duty; keeping order; conveying orders.

7. Meaning 7 · adverb

   According to good order or practice; appropriately, in a well-behaved or orderly way.

8. Meaning 8 · adverb

   In order; in a particular order or succession; with a suitable arrangement.

How this word is used

• Everyday “He has always kept an orderly kitchen, with nothing out of place.”
• General “We live in an orderly universe, where rules govern both the movements of planets and the binding of molecules.”
• General “An orderly gathering of citizens stood on the corner awaiting the bus.”

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