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rearrange

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

KK: /riˈɛrˌeɪndʒ/

transitive verb
Definition

To change the order or position of something.


Example

I need to rearrange the furniture in my living room.


Tense Forms

Past: rearranged

Past Participle: rearranged


Conversation
Sloth A
I think we should rearrange the furniture in the living room.
Sloth B
That's a great idea! It could use a fresh look.
Sloth A
Yeah, maybe we can create a more open space this time.
Sloth B
Absolutely! I can't wait to see how it turns out.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reorganize
shuffle
reorder
Antonyms
disarrange
scatter
disorganize
Root Explanation

Rearrange → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "arrangere" (from Latin, meaning to arrange). The word means to arrange something again or in a different order.

Memory Tip

Think of 'arranging' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'arrangere' means to arrange.

Visually Confused Words
prearrange
arrange
remarriage
recarriage
arranger
premarriage
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