alining
|a-lin-ing|
B2
/əˈlaɪnɪŋ/
(align)
arrange in line
Etymology
Etymology Information
'align' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'aligner', where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'ligne' meant 'line'.
Historical Evolution
'aligner' transformed into the English word 'align' 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
present participle of 'align'.
The workers are alining the tiles on the roof.
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