array
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈreɪ/
KK: /əˈreɪ/
noun
Definition
A large group of things or people arranged in a specific way, often in rows or patterns.
Example
The museum displayed an array of ancient artifacts from different cultures.
Conversation
Did you see the array of colors in the sunset last night?
Yeah, it was stunning! I love when the sky looks like that.
It felt like an array of paintings all at once.
Exactly! Nature really knows how to put on a show.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
collection
display
range
Antonyms
disorder
scattering
disarray
transitive verb
Definition
To arrange or display something in a particular order or in a way that is visually appealing.
Example
The artist arrayed the colors beautifully on the canvas.
Tense Forms
Past: arrayed
Past Participle: arrayed
Conversation
Did you see how they array the decorations for the party?
Yeah, it looked really beautiful and organized!
I wish I could array my room like that for the holidays.
Root Explanation
Array comes from the Old French 'arayer' (meaning to arrange or put in order), which is derived from the Latin 'arredare' (meaning to put in order or to prepare). The word 'array' refers to the act of arranging or displaying items in a particular order.
Memory Tip
Think of arranging things neatly in order, as 'array' means to put items in a specific arrangement.
Visually Confused Words
arry
unarray
rearray
yaray
tarry
sarra
parry
parra