WordHive Learning Dictionary

Organize

verb

Organize means to put things in a clear order.

8 letters 3 syllables

What does Organize mean?

Organize means to put things in a clear order.

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Dictionary definition

To arrange things in a clear order so they are easier to use or understand.

Example sentences

Organize in a sentence

easy

Organize your folder by subject.

medium

We organized chores so everyone had a fair role.

hard

Organizing notes before study time makes review faster.

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Practice the meaning of Organize

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does organize mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to organize?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses organize correctly?

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Organize

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Sounds like

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Synonyms

Words like Organize

arrangeUse when putting items in order.
sortUse when grouping things by type or purpose.
Antonyms

Opposite words

scatterUse when things are spread around without order.
disorganizeUse when order is broken or unclear.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Organize word family

Base word

organize

verb

organizes

Arranges now or often.

adjective

organized

Arranged clearly.

verb

organizing

Putting things in order.

Related words
Student support

Understand Organize

Hint for students

Organize means to put things in a clear order.

Common mix-up

Organize is not the same as scatter. Organize means organize means to put things in a clear order.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: We organized chores so everyone had a fair role. Clue words: organized, chores, everyone. Underline clue words that show direction, order, or position. Now write one new sentence that shows organize without using the word organize. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show organize?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We organized chores so everyone had a fair role." Why does organize fit better than scatter?