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- pronunciation:
laIn
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
aligns, aligning, aligned |
| definition 1: |
to form into a straight line.
The commander aligned his soldiers at the top of the hill.He carefully aligned all the books on the shelf.
- synonyms:
- line up, parallel, rank
- similar words:
- adjust, arrange, even, range
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| definition 2: |
to bring (something) into the same line as another.
She aligned her bow with the target.He aligned his toes with the marks on the floor. |
| definition 3: |
to bring (oneself) into agreement, usu. with a viewpoint; to ally.
He aligns himself with the conservatives.- synonyms:
- ally, associate, join
- similar words:
- line up
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| definition 4: |
to adjust (something), usu. a device, to improve its function.
She aligned her microscope.- synonyms:
- adjust, fine-tune, regulate
- similar words:
- set
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| related words: |
balance, line, rank, true, tune |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to come into line.
His back aligned with the wall.- synonyms:
- line up, range, straighten
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| definition 2: |
to ally with others in a cause.
The independent group aligned with the radicals.- synonyms:
- agree, ally, associate
- similar words:
- join, sympathize
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| related words: |
line, occlude |
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| derivations: |
aligned (adj.), aligner (n.) |
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