arrangement
A plan or preparation made for a future event, or the specific way in which things are organized or positioned. It can also refer to a settlement or agreement reached between two or more parties.
Examples
3 of 5The floral arrangement on the dining table was composed of lilies and roses.
The floral arrangement on the dining table was composed of lilies and roses.
The parties have entered into a formal arrangement regarding the division of assets.
The parties have entered into a formal arrangement regarding the division of assets.
Let's stick to our original arrangement to meet at the park at six.
Let's stick to our original arrangement to meet at the park at six.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'range'. To arrange is to put things in a range or a row; the 'arrangement' is the final result of that ordering.
Quick Quiz
The company has a flexible working _______ that allows employees to work from home twice a week.
Correct!
The correct answer is: arrangement
Examples
The floral arrangement on the dining table was composed of lilies and roses.
everydayThe floral arrangement on the dining table was composed of lilies and roses.
The parties have entered into a formal arrangement regarding the division of assets.
formalThe parties have entered into a formal arrangement regarding the division of assets.
Let's stick to our original arrangement to meet at the park at six.
informalLet's stick to our original arrangement to meet at the park at six.
The precise molecular arrangement determines the physical properties of the crystal.
academicThe precise molecular arrangement determines the physical properties of the crystal.
We need to finalize the payment arrangement before the contract can be signed.
businessWe need to finalize the payment arrangement before the contract can be signed.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
by prior arrangement
by prior arrangement
come to an arrangement
come to an arrangement
a working arrangement
a working arrangement
Often Confused With
An agreement is the act of consenting to the same opinion, while an arrangement focuses on the logistical plans or physical structure.
Organization refers to the broader state of order or an entity, whereas arrangement is the specific positioning of parts.
Usage Notes
The word is frequently used in the plural form, 'arrangements', when referring to complex plans like travel, funerals, or weddings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'agreement' when they specifically mean the logistical 'arrangement' of a meeting or event.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'range'. To arrange is to put things in a range or a row; the 'arrangement' is the final result of that ordering.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old French 'arrangier', meaning 'to put in a row' or 'to set in order'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Western business culture, 'making arrangements' implies a detailed logistical commitment that is expected to be followed strictly.
Quick Quiz
The company has a flexible working _______ that allows employees to work from home twice a week.
Correct!
The correct answer is: arrangement
Related Grammar Rules
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to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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