Rearranger: meaning, definitions and examples
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rearranger
[ riːˈreɪn(d)ʒər ]
in a puzzle
A person who rearranges things, especially in a puzzle or a game.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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rearranger |
Use when someone is specifically changing the order or positions of things in a particular area.
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reorganizer |
Pertains to someone who systematically arranges or structures things differently, often at a higher or organizational level.
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replacer |
Used to describe someone or something that substitutes one item for another or restores something to its original place.
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mover |
Refers to someone who physically moves items from one place to another, often used in a professional context or when changing residences.
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Examples of usage
- The rearranger quickly solved the puzzle.
- She is known as the best rearranger in the group.
furniture
To change the position or order of things, especially furniture or objects.
Synonyms
reorganize, reposition, shuffle.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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reorganize |
This is used when a more comprehensive or formal change in the structure or order of something is needed. It often implies a thorough or strategic change.
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reposition |
This is used when you need to move something to a different position, often to improve its effectiveness or visibility. It can be used for both physical and strategic changes.
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shuffle |
This is often used when mixing or changing the order of items in an informal or random way. It can have a slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of order.
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Examples of usage
- She rearranged the furniture in the living room.
- He rearranged the books on the shelf.
Translations
Translations of the word "rearranger" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reorganizador
🇮🇳 पुनः व्यवस्थित करने वाला
🇩🇪 Umorganisierer
🇮🇩 penyusun ulang
🇺🇦 перевлаштовувач
🇵🇱 przeorganizator
🇯🇵 再配置する人
🇫🇷 réorganisateur
🇪🇸 reorganizador
🇹🇷 yeniden düzenleyici
🇰🇷 재배열자
🇸🇦 معيد الترتيب
🇨🇿 přeuspořadatel
🇸🇰 preusporiadateľ
🇨🇳 重新安排者
🇸🇮 preurejevalec
🇮🇸 endurskipuleggjandi
🇰🇿 қайта құрастырушы
🇬🇪 ხელახალი ორგანიზატორი
🇦🇿 yenidən təşkilatçı
🇲🇽 reorganizador
Etymology
The word 'rearranger' is a combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and the word 'arrange'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 19th century, with its usage becoming more common in the context of puzzles and furniture arrangement.
See also: rearrangement, rearranging.