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ordered Synonyms & Antonyms

ˈȯr-dərd

What Is Another Word for Ordered?

Other words for ordered include arranged, arrayed and classified. Its opposites include deranged and disarranged.

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Ordered as an Adjective

1

as in structured, standardized

2

as in required, mandatory

Ordered as a Verb

1

to put into a particular arrangement

I've ordered all of my CDs according to type of music / he likes to order his life so that there are few surprises

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2

to give a request or demand for

the players ordered hamburgers for lunch

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3

to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority

the teacher ordered that everyone sit down immediately and be quiet

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4

to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority

the police officer ordered the crowd to back away from the suspect

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Ordered in a Sentence

He ordered me to leave.

to order groceries

led an ordered life

an ordered landscape

the ordered crystal structure

an ordered triple has a first, second, and third element

The books are ordered alphabetically by author.

They ordered everyone out of the house.

so ordered by the gods

ordered back to the base

order a meal

I ordered the books from the company's website.

The judge ordered a new trial.

… a renascence of the spirit that orders and controls.

The general orders and soldiers obey.

Be sure to order before it's too late.

I've ordered all of my CDs according to type of music

he likes to order his life so that there are few surprises

the players ordered hamburgers for lunch

the teacher ordered that everyone sit down immediately and be quiet

the police officer ordered the crowd to back away from the suspect

an ordered landscape / the ordered crystal structure

order a meal / I ordered the books from the company's website. / The judge ordered a new trial.

I've ordered all of my CDs according to type of music / he likes to order his life so that there are few surprises

Word Forms & Grammar

ordered

or·dered

or·der·ing

or·der·able adjective

or·der·er noun

order

orderable

orderer

orderers

ordering

orderings

orders

ordered (comparative more ordered, superlative most ordered)

Words That Rhyme With Ordered

Origin of Ordered

Middle English, from ordre, noun

First Known Use

14th century

13th centuryt

Word Facts for Ordered

Part of speechadjective, verb
Pronunciation/ˈȯr-dərd/
Syllables2
Meaningas in structured, standardized
Synonymsarranged, arrayed and classified
Antonymsderanged, disarranged and disarrayed
Comparative / superlativemore ordered, most ordered

How Do You Say Ordered?

You say ordered as /ˈȯr-dərd/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ȯr).

Questions People Ask About Ordered

Is ordered an adjective or a verb?

Ordered is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the opposite of ordered?

Words opposite in meaning to ordered are deranged, disarranged, disarrayed and disordered.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of ordered?

The comparative form is more ordered and the superlative form is most ordered.

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