Idiom idiom
in order of sth
Meaning
you use this to describe a list or group that follows a specific sequence, like from A to Z or oldest to youngest.
Examples
“Please list the names in order of age.”
“The teacher arranged the students in order of height so everyone could see the board.”
“The librarian meticulously organized the historical archives in order of the date each document was originally published.”
Last updated April 22, 2026