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- [al-fuh-bi-tahyz]
- /ˈæl fə bɪˌtaɪz/
- /ˈæl.fə.bet.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-fuh-bi-tahyz]
- /ˈæl fə bɪˌtaɪz/
Definitions of alphabetize word
- verb alphabetize to arrange in conventional alphabetical order 3
- verb alphabetize to express by an alphabet 3
- verb transitive alphabetize to arrange in alphabetical order 3
- verb transitive alphabetize to express by or provide with an alphabet 3
- verb with object alphabetize to put or arrange in alphabetical order. 1
- verb with object alphabetize to express by or furnish with an alphabet. 1
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Origin of alphabetize
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; alphabet + -ize
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Parts of speech for Alphabetize
noun
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
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alphabetize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for alphabetize
verb alphabetize
- systematize — to arrange in or according to a system; reduce to a system; make systematic.
- order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
- index — (in a nonfiction book, monograph, etc.) a more or less detailed alphabetical listing of names, places, and topics along with the numbers of the pages on which they are mentioned or discussed, usually included in or constituting the back matter.
- systematise — to arrange in or according to a system; reduce to a system; make systematic.
Antonyms for alphabetize
verb alphabetize
- disorder — lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion: Your room is in utter disorder.
- disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
- mix up — an act or instance of mixing.
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