ordered
word · lemma: order
Definition
'Ordered' can describe something arranged neatly and in a clear system. It is also the past tense and past participle of 'order', meaning to ask for food, goods, or something official to be done.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, learners meet 'ordered' as a verb form: 'I ordered coffee' or 'The judge ordered him to leave.' As an adjective, it is less common in everyday speech than 'organized' or 'tidy', and often appears in formal or descriptive contexts like 'an ordered list' or 'an ordered society'.
Example Sentences
I ordered a sandwich for lunch.
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The teacher ordered the students to sit down.
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Everything in her room is ordered and clean.
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The files are finally ordered by date, which makes them much easier to find.
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I already ordered online, so we just need to wait for delivery.
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The manager ordered an extra shipment because we were running low.
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