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arrangement

ar·range·ment

arrangement

 
 
pronunciation:
reInj mnt
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: An arrangement is a group of things that have been put in a certain order or pattern.
The flower arrangements on the tables looked very pretty.
 
synonyms:
group
similar words:
order, position, selection, series, set
definition 2: When you create an arrangement, you put a group of things together in a particular way.
The arrangement of the plants in the new garden took all weekend.Alyssa's parents change the arrangement of their living room furniture about once a year.
synonyms:
grouping, ordering, organization
similar words:
assortment, grading, selection
definition 3: When you make arrangements for something, you make plans and get things ready for it. When you make arrangements for a wedding, you decide the place for it, invite people, choose the cake, and many other things.
We had to make many arrangements for our trip to Japan.
synonyms:
plans, preparations
similar words:
design, measures, reservations, scheme
definition 4: An arrangement is the way in which a group of things lie or have been placed.
Take a look at the arrangement of the leaves on the plant's stem.The arrangement of the desks is different today.
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