aline
|a-line|
C1
/əˈlaɪn/
arrange in line
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aline' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'aligner,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'ligne' meant 'line.'
Historical Evolution
'aligner' transformed into the English word 'aline' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring into line,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to arrange or place in a straight line.
The soldiers were instructed to aline themselves before the parade.
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