rearrange

[ˌriː.əˈreɪndʒ]

rearrange Definition

  • 1to change the order or position of things so that they are in a different arrangement
  • 2to organize something again in a different way

Using rearrange: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rearrange" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She rearranged the furniture in her room.

  • Example

    I need to rearrange my schedule for next week.

  • Example

    He rearranged the words in the sentence to make it sound better.

rearrange Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for rearrange

Phrases with rearrange

  • to do something pointless or insignificant that will have no effect on the outcome of a situation

    Example

    Trying to fix the spelling errors in his report is like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.

  • to form a new word or phrase by changing the order of the letters in another word or phrase

    Example

    Can you rearrange the letters in 'listen' to make another word?

  • rearrange one's priorities

    to change the things that one considers most important

    Example

    After the accident, he realized he needed to rearrange his priorities and spend more time with his family.

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Summary: rearrange in Brief

To 'rearrange' [ˌriː.əˈreɪndʒ] means to change the order or position of things, or to organize something again in a different way. It can refer to physical objects, schedules, or even words in a sentence. Examples include 'She rearranged the furniture in her room' and 'I need to rearrange my schedule for next week.'

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