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order vs spit and polish

spit and polish vs order

order and spit and polish both are nouns.

order is a verb but spit and polish is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
order Yes No Yes No
spit and polish Yes No No No
As nouns, spit and polish is a hyponym of order; that is, spit and polish is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than order:
  • order: a condition of regular or proper arrangement
  • spit and polish: careful attention to order and appearance (as in the military)
Other hyponyms of order include kelter, kilter, tidiness.
order (noun) spit and polish (noun)
the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement careful attention to order and appearance (as in the military)
(architecture) one of original three styles of Greek architecture distinguished by the type of column and entablature used or a style developed from the original three by the Romans
a degree in a continuum of size or quantity
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities
a body of rules followed by an assembly
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
a request for something to be made, supplied, or served
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
(biology) taxonomic group containing one or more families
a formal association of people with similar interests
a group of person living under a religious rule
established customary state (especially of society)
a condition of regular or proper arrangement
order (verb) spit and polish (verb)
bring order to or into
place in a certain order
assign a rank or rating to
arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
make a request for something
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
issue commands or orders for
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
appoint to a clerical posts
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