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- [uh-rey]
- /əˈreɪ/
- /əˈreɪd/
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- [uh-rey]
- /əˈreɪ/
Definitions of arrayed word
- adjective arrayed If things are arrayed in a particular way, they are arranged or displayed in that way. 3
- adjective arrayed If something such as a military force is arrayed against someone, it is ready and able to be used against them. 3
- adjective arrayed If someone is arrayed in particular clothes, especially attractive or beautiful ones, they are dressed in those clothes. 3
- adjective arrayed set out on display 3
- adjective arrayed arranged in order 3
- adjective arrayed drawn up; marshalled 3
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Origin of arrayed
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English arrayen < Anglo-French arayer, Old French are(y)er < Germanic; compare Old English ārǣdan to prepare, equivalent to ā- a-3 + ræde ready
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Parts of speech for Arrayed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
arrayed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
arrayed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for arrayed
adjective arrayed
- clad — If you are clad in particular clothes, you are wearing them.
- appareled — Simple past tense and past participle of apparel.
- robed — a long, loose or flowing gown or outer garment worn by men or women as ceremonial dress, an official vestment, or garb of office.
- facer — a person or thing that faces.
Antonyms for arrayed
verb arrayed
- concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
- destroyed — to reduce (an object) to useless fragments, a useless form, or remains, as by rending, burning, or dissolving; injure beyond repair or renewal; demolish; ruin; annihilate.
- disordered — lacking organization or in confusion; disarranged.
- disorganized — functioning without adequate order, systemization, or planning; uncoordinated: a woefully disorganized enterprise.
- hid — Human Interface Device
noun arrayed
- disarrayed — Simple past tense and past participle of disarray.
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