Arrangement

/əˈreɪndʒmənt/

nounIntermediate🔥Very CommonStructure
2 meanings2 questions

Definitions

2 meanings
1

The action of putting things in a particular order or position.

/əˈreɪndʒmənt/

nounneutralIntermediate
Structure

A plan, organization, or structure.

The flower arrangement was stunning.

💡 Simply: How things are organized.

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2

The seating arrangement was carefully planned.

How It's Used

Music

"The orchestra played a beautiful arrangement of the song."

Business

"We need to finalize the arrangement for the conference."

2

A plan or agreement made between individuals or groups.

/əˈreɪndʒmənt/

nounneutralIntermediate
Agreement

An agreement or deal.

They came to a satisfactory arrangement.

💡 Simply: An agreement or deal.

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2

The payment arrangement was unclear.

How It's Used

Legal

"They reached an arrangement regarding the property settlement."

Tip:Think of 'arranging' a meeting – it's an agreement on time and place.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

From Old French *aranger, from Old French *arenger 'to arrange', from a- 'to' + ranger 'to arrange, set in order'.

The word has been used in similar ways for centuries, relating to the organization of things.

Memory tip

Think of 'arranging' flowers – it involves putting them in a specific order.

Word Origin

Original meaning

"to set in order"

make arrangementsfloral arrangementseating arrangementpayment arrangement

Common misspellings

arragmentarraingement

Usage

40%Spoken
60%Written