arrangement — the action of organizing something; a plan or preparation for a future event
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of organizing something; a plan or preparation for a future event
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈreɪndʒmənt/
Example Sentences
- My mom's arrangement of snacks in the fridge looks like a military formation.
- The arrangement between the cat and dog was simple: the cat gets the sofa, the dog gets the floor.
- We need to make travel arrangements for the school trip.
arrangement
NOUN[/əˈreɪndʒmənt/]
the action of organizing something; a plan or preparation for a future event
the action of organizing something; a plan or preparation for a future event
Perfect arrangement can't fix broken engagement or heal estrangement
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'arranger' meaning 'to put in order,' derived from 'a-' (to) + 'range' (rank or order). The word ultimately traces back to Germanic roots related to arranging in a line or sequence.
Breakdown
ar- (to) + range (order/rank) + -ment (noun suffix indicating action or result) = arrangement
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's arrangement of snacks in the fridge looks like a military formation.”
“The arrangement between the cat and dog was simple: the cat gets the sofa, the dog gets the floor.”
“We need to make travel arrangements for the school trip.”
“The furniture arrangement in this room maximizes the space.”
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