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PHP: arsort() function

PHP: Sort an array in reverse order

The arsort() function is used to sort an array in reverse order. The function maintains index association.

This function is used mainly when sorting associative arrays where the actual element order is significant.

Version:

(PHP 4 and above)

Syntax:

arsort(array_name, sort_type)

Parameters:

Name Description Required /
Optional		 Type
array_name Specifies the name of the array to sort. Required Array
sort_type Sets the sorting behavior.
Possible type :
SORT_REGULAR - Compare items normally.
SORT_NUMERIC - Compare items numerically.
SORT_STRING - Compare items as strings.
SORT_LOCALE_STRING - compare items as strings, based on the current locale		 Optional Integer

Return value:

TRUE on success or FALSE on failure.

Value Type: Array

Example:

<?php
$subject = array('d' => 'Language', 'c' => 'Math', 'a' => 'Science', 'b'=> 'Geography');
arsort($subject);
foreach ($subject as $key=>$val)
{
echo "$key = $val <br />";
}
?>

Output:

a = Science
c = Math 
d = Language 
b = Geography

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See also

PHP Function Reference

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Filters the collection using the given callback

Example:

<?php
function tips_reject($items, $func)
{
  return array_values(array_diff($items, array_filter($items, $func)));
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?>

Output:

Array
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)