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alined

a·line
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-lahyn]
    • /əˈlaɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-lahyn]
    • /əˈlaɪn/

Definitions of alined word

  • verb with object alined to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line. 1
  • verb with object alined to bring into a line or alignment. 1
  • verb with object alined to bring into cooperation or agreement with a particular group, party, cause, etc.: He aligned himself with the liberals. 1
  • verb with object alined to adjust (two or more components of an electronic circuit) to improve the response over a frequency band, as to align the tuned circuits of a radio receiver for proper tracking throughout its frequency range, or a television receiver for appropriate wide-band responses. 1
  • verb without object alined to fall or come into line; be in line. 1
  • verb without object alined to join with others in a cause. 1

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Origin of alined

First appearance:

before 1685
One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < French aligner, equivalent to a- a-5 + ligner < Latin līneāre, derivative of līnea line1

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Parts of speech for Alined

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

alined popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

alined usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for alined

verb alined

  • abreast — If people or things walk or move abreast, they are next to each other, side by side, and facing in the same direction.

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