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VocabJLPT N1

in order

Adverb

Definitions

1. in order
2. in turn

An adverbial phrase meaning "in order" or "one by one," used to describe doing things sequentially or in a set sequence. It often appears in instructions or descriptions where steps or people follow a specific arrangement.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I served dinner in order: salad, soup, then the main course.

Sentence 2

I'll now present the improvement proposals in order from lowest cost.

Sentence 3

Use up the ingredients in the fridge starting with the oldest ones.

Sentence 4

Wait, do you hang laundry in order from lightest to darkest color?

Sentence 5

You'd be better off sorting those by importance — much faster.