alphabetize — to arrange words, names, or items in alphabetical order from A to Z
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to arrange words, names, or items in alphabetical order from A to Z
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈælfəbəˌtaɪz/
Korean meaning: 알파벳 순서로 배열하다, 가나다 순으로 정리하다
Korean pronunciation: **앨**퍼베타이즈
Example Sentences
- The librarian spent hours trying to alphabetize the returned books, but kept getting distracted by interesting titles.
- Can you alphabetize this contact list before the meeting?
- My teacher made us alphabetize our vocabulary words, which was actually helpful for studying.
alphabetize
VERB//ˈælfəbəˌtaɪz//
to arrange words, names, or items in alphabetical order from A to Z
a friendly librarian carefully picks up books from a messy pile on the table. She examines each book cover and places them in a neat row from left to right. The books were completely jumbled and disorganized before she started working. Now they form an orderly sequence as she systematically arranges each one by the first letter of the title. A young student watches nearby, pointing excitedly at the organized row of books. Other students in the background look on with interest as the transformation takes place. the process of arranging items in alphabetical order from A to Z
First alphabetize and organize, then everyone will recognize!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스 문자 'alphabet(알파벳)'에서 유래되었습니다. 그리스어 alpha(알파)와 beta(베타)라는 첫 두 글자를 합친 말에 '-ize(~하게 하다)'라는 접미사가 붙어 '알파벳 순서대로 만들다'는 의미가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The librarian spent hours trying to alphabetize the returned books, but kept getting distracted by interesting titles.”
“Can you alphabetize this contact list before the meeting?”
“My teacher made us alphabetize our vocabulary words, which was actually helpful for studying.”
“She decided to alphabetize her spice rack, only to realize she had 17 different types of pepper.”
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