order
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
The way things are arranged one after another, or a request for goods or services.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
"Order" can mean a sequence, as in "alphabetical order," or a request to buy something, as in "place an order," context tells you which.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Please put the papers in the correct _____."
Answer: order
In your own words, what does "order" mean?
The way things are arranged one after another, or a request for goods or services.
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