align

verb (align, aligns, aligned, aligning)

«align» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

To put things in a straight line or in the right position next to each other. tree →
To agree with or support a person, group or idea. tree →

In the lessons

In maths and computing: align numbers in columns for adding, align text left or right. In everyday life: align the pictures on the wall. In history and news: countries align with allies. Phrases: align with, in alignment, left-aligned.

Examples

Align the digits in columns before you add. tree →
She aligned the books neatly on the shelf. tree →
Click here to align the text to the centre. tree →
The planets appeared to align in the night sky. tree →
The two countries aligned themselves with each other. tree →
Align the edge of the ruler with the line. tree →

Note

Silent g: a-LINE. Noun: alignment. In column addition and subtraction, align ones under ones and tens under tens, or the answer will be wrong. Decimals: align the decimal points.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «align» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«align» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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