aline Meaning & Definition
What Does Aline Mean?
Aline is a verb that means Alternative form of align. As an adverb, it means In line.
Aline at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈlaɪn// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | adjust, align and line up |
| Antonyms | skew |
| Verb forms | alines, alining, alined |
Aline Definition (Verb)
- Alternative form of align.
Aline as an Adverb
- In line.
Verb
- To form a line; to fall into line.
- To adjust or form to a line; to range or form in line; to bring into line.
- To store (data) in a way that is consistent with the memory architecture, i.e. by beginning each item at an offset equal to some multiple of the word size.
- To identify with or match the behaviour, thoughts, etc of another person.
- To organize a linear arrangement of DNA, RNA or protein sequences which have regions of similarity.
Synonyms of Aline
Aline synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Aline
Aline in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
aline (third-person singular simple present alines, present participle alining, simple past and past participle alined)
aline (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Aline
Origin of Aline
Origin 1: From a- + line, possibly from Middle English alinen (“copulate”), Middle French aligner.
Origin 2: Inherited from Middle English aline (“in line”).
How Do You Say Aline?
Aline is pronounced //əˈlaɪn// and has 1 syllable.
Aline: Your Questions Answered
Is aline a verb or an adverb?
Aline is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adverb.
What is another word for aline?
Words with a similar meaning to aline include adjust, align and line up. See the full list of aline synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of aline?
The opposite of aline is skew.
What is the past tense of aline?
The past tense of aline is alined. The present participle is alining.