Order

Quick meaning: Order is a noun meaning (countable) Arrangement, disposition, or sequence.

Meaning

(countable) Arrangement, disposition, or sequence.

More Meanings

1. (countable) A position in an arrangement, disposition, or sequence.
2. (uncountable) The state of being well arranged.
3. (countable) Conformity with law or decorum; freedom from disturbance; general tranquillity; public quiet.
4. (countable) A command.
5. (countable) A request for some product or service; a commission to purchase, sell, or supply goods.
6. (countable) An association of knights.
7. (countable) A group of religious adherents, especially monks or nuns, set apart within their religion by adherence to a particular rule or set of principles.

Example Sentences

put the children in age order

It's arranged in order of frequency

This narrative must be discussed later on, in its order.

The latter comes into play only as we examine each word in its order in the line.

Word Forms

• orders
• ordre
• ordering
• ordered
• orderest
• orderedst
• ordereth

Synonyms for order

Depending on context, synonyms include ordo, association, brotherhood, league, sisterhood, society.

Antonyms for order

Common opposites include chaos, disorder, disarray, deregulate, disorderliness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include arrange, orderliness, put, set up, rate, tell.

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