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Array Definition & Meaning

array
noun
  1. an orderly arrangement; "an array of troops in battle order"
  2. an impressive display; "it was a bewildering array of books"; "his tools were in an orderly array on the basement wall"
  3. especially fine or decorative clothing
  4. an arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics
verb
  1. lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line; "lay out the clothes"; "lay out the arguments"
  2. align oneself with a group or a way of thinking

"Array" in song lyrics

See how array is used in real songs:

  • "then fall in a poetical burst of an array"
    Arsonists — Rhyme Time Travel
  • "And this artist display, I got the hardest marvelous array"
    Celph Titled — Inaudible
  • "Where angels battle over souls in vast array"
    DC Talk — Supernatural

Words that rhyme with array

Usage tips for "array"

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Frequently asked questions

What does array mean?
an orderly arrangement; "an array of troops in battle order" an impressive display; "it was a bewildering array of books"; "his tools were in an orderly array on the basement wall" especially fine or decorative clothing an arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line; "lay out the clothes"; "lay out the arguments" align oneself with a group or a way of thinking
What part of speech is array?
Array is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does array have?
Array has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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