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all wet completely wrong; mistaken.
ally to unite or connect in a formal alliance (usu. fol. by "to" or "with"). [5 definitions]
Alma-Ata the largest city of Kazakhstan and a former capital.
alma mater the school, college, or university at which one has studied. [2 definitions]
almanac a published collection of interesting and useful facts about many different subjects. [3 definitions]
almighty having absolute power; all-powerful, as a deity. [3 definitions]
almond a tree of the rose family that is native to warm temperate regions, closely related to the cherry. [6 definitions]
almoner one who distributes money or other gifts to the poor, esp. on behalf of an institution or royalty.
almost not quite all; nearly.
alms a charitable gift, esp. of money, given to the poor.
almshouse (old-fashioned) an institution financed from public funds that provides shelter to those in need; poorhouse. [2 definitions]
aloe any of a genus of mostly African plants that have thick, jagged leaves and bear red or yellow flowers. [2 definitions]
aloe vera a plant with spiky leaves that contain a juice thought to heal cuts and burns. [2 definitions]
aloft in or toward a high location.
aloha in Hawaii, a welcome, hello, or good-bye. [2 definitions]
alone separate from everyone or everything else; solitary. [5 definitions]
along by or through the length of; next to. [5 definitions]
a long row to hoe a very difficult task or situation.
alongshore near, at, or along the seashore.
alongside along, near, or by the side of. [2 definitions]
aloof uninvolved or distant; indifferent. [2 definitions]