arrangement
gb/ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ us/ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒmənt/
A2
English
~ 1200
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
entity
1
Plan or agreement
A plan or agreement between people about how to do something.
Usage pattern:
make [an arrangement] with [someone]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'arrangement' with 'appointment'. An appointment is a specific time to meet, while an arrangement can be any agreed plan.
Synonyms
agreement (More general term for a mutual decision; can be formal or informal.)
Antonyms
disagreement (Lack of a shared plan or understanding.)
Collocations
make an arrangement
|come to an arrangement
|finalize an arrangement
|special arrangement
Themes
business
|daily life
|planning
|daily_life
|communication
Examples
- We made an arrangement to meet at the café at noon.
- The two companies reached an arrangement to share resources.
- He had an arrangement with his neighbor to water the plants while he was away.
- Our travel agent handled all the arrangements for our trip.
Learner examples
- We made an arrangement to meet tomorrow.
- I have an arrangement with my friend to share books.
- They came to an arrangement about the rent.
- She made travel arrangements for the holiday.
Noun
A2
entity
2
Positioning or organization of things
The way things are put in a certain order or place.
Usage pattern:
the arrangement of [objects]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'arrangement' here with 'organization' in a business sense; here it refers to physical placement.
Synonyms
layout (Often used for visual or spatial organization of objects.)
Antonyms
disorder (Lack of organized positioning or order.)
Collocations
seating arrangement
|flower arrangement
|table arrangement
Themes
daily life
|art
|design
|space
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The seating arrangement ensured that everyone could see the stage.
- She admired the beautiful flower arrangement on the table.
- The arrangement of furniture made the room feel more spacious.
Learner examples
- The chairs are in a circle arrangement.
- I like the new arrangement of the room.
- The teacher changed the seating arrangement.
Noun
B2
entity
3
Musical adaptation for different performers
A changed version of music made for different instruments or singers.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'arrangement' with 'composition'; composition is creating new music, while arrangement is adapting existing music.
Synonyms
adaptation (A broader term for changing something to suit a new use; in music, 'arrangement' is more specific.)
Antonyms
original composition (The first, unaltered version of a piece of music.)
Collocations
orchestral arrangement
|piano arrangement
|vocal arrangement
Themes
music
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|education
Examples
- The band played an arrangement of a classic folk song.
- He created a piano arrangement of the symphony.
- This jazz arrangement gives the song a completely new feel.
Learner examples
- She made a guitar arrangement of the song.
- The choir sang a new arrangement of the hymn.
- I like the jazz arrangement of this tune.
Grammar
Dictionary form
arrangement
IPA
GB/ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒmənt/
US/ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒmənt/
Syllables & stress
ar - range - ment (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ar)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: arrangement
- Plural: arrangement, arrangements
Word family
Expressions
come to an arrangement
1/kˈʌm tə ən ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
Reach an agreement or plan
To agree on a plan with someone after discussion.
Examples
- After some negotiation, they came to an arrangement about the contract.
- We finally came to an arrangement on how to divide the work.
make arrangements for
1/mˈeɪk ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒmənts fɚ/
fixed phrase
Prepare plans in advance
To plan and organize something before it happens.
Examples
- We need to make arrangements for someone to feed the cat while we’re away.
- She made arrangements for her guests to stay at a nearby hotel.
special arrangement
1/spˈɛʃəl ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
Unique plan for special needs
A special plan or setup made for a particular situation or person.
Examples
- They made special arrangements for wheelchair access.
- Special arrangements were made for the VIP guests.