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orient vs reorient

reorient vs orient

orient is a noun but reorient is not a noun.

orient and reorient both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
orient Yes No Yes No
reorient No No Yes No
As verbs, reorient is a hyponym of orient; that is, reorient is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than orient:
  • orient: determine one's position with reference to another point
  • reorient: orient once again, after a disorientation
Other hyponyms of orient include guide, guide on, reorientate.
orient (noun) reorient (noun)
the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia
orient (verb) reorient (verb)
adjust to a specific need or market set or arrange in a new or different determinate position
familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances cause to turn
determine one's position with reference to another point orient once again, after a disorientation
be oriented
cause to point
Difference between orient and reorient

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