Array — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Array
Array (verb)
- to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire, adorn
- to set or place in order, draw up, marshal
- to set or set forth in order (something, such as a jury) for the trial of a cause
Array (noun)
- an imposing group, large number; also, variety, assortment
- a regular and imposing grouping or arrangement, order
- an orderly listing of jurors impaneled
Array (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a number of things considered as a unit
"an array of baseball gloves in the corner of his room"
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a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
"a motley array of travelers waiting for the bus"
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dressy clothing
"dressed in festive array for the city's annual New Year's Eve celebration"
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the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
"a marching band's carefully choreographed array"
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a large body of men and women organized for land warfare
"feudal lords depended upon their array for defense"
Array (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
"a door arrayed for the holidays with a beautiful evergreen wreath"
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to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
"arrayed in a wedding dress that has been handed down in the family for generations"
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to put into a particular arrangement
"arrayed his baseball cards in order of their rarity and consequent monetary value"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Array
The most common words with a similar meaning to Array:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Array
Words with the opposite meaning of Array:
Near Antonyms of Array
Word Forms of Array
Inflections: arrayed, arraying, arrays
Derived words: arrayer (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Array
Middle English arayen, arrayen "to put in order, prepare, marshal (troops), equip, adorn," borrowed from Anglo-French arraier, arreyer, aroier "to arrange, order, marshal, set in order (a jury, assize), equip, attire, adorn" (continental Old French areer), going back to Vulgar Latin *arrēdāre, from Latin ad- ad- + Vulgar Latin *-rēdāre, in *conrēdāre, presumed adaptation of Gothic garedan "to make provision for" curry:1
First known use: 13th century
Frequently Asked Questions about Array
What does "Array" mean?
"Array" means to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire, adorn. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire, adorn. It has 8 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Array"?
Other words for "Array" include assemblage, band, bank, batch, battery, block, bunch and clot. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Array" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Array"?
There are 268 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Array". Common alternatives include assemblage, band, bank, batch, battery, block, bunch, clot, clump and cluster.
What is the opposite of "Array"?
Antonyms of "Array" include blemish, deface, disfigure, mar, scar, spoil, disarray and disrobe. Near antonyms include entity, item, single and unit.
How do you use "Array" in a sentence?
Examples of "Array" in a sentence: "an array of baseball gloves in the corner of his room"; "a motley array of travelers waiting for the bus"; "dressed in festive array for the city's annual New Year's Eve celebration".
Is "Array" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Array" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Array"?
"Array" is pronounced /ə-ˈrā/ and divided into syllables as ar·ray.
What is the origin of the word "Array"?
"Array" comes from Middle English arayen, arrayen "to put in order, prepare, marshal (troops), equip, adorn," borrowed from Anglo-French arraier, arreyer, aroier "to arrange, order, marshal, set in order (a jury, assize), equip, attire, adorn" (continental Old French areer), going back to Vulgar Latin *arrēdāre, from Latin ad- ad- + Vulgar Latin *-rēdāre, in *conrēdāre, presumed adaptation of Gothic garedan "to make provision for" curry:1. First known use: 13th century.