5 letter words starting with ALI

Dictionary Entry: Align 1. Parts of Speech:

Verb

2. Definitions:

1. To arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position relative to each other.
2. To bring into cooperation or agreement with a particular group, party, or cause.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /əˈlaɪn/
• UK: /əˈlaɪn/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "align" comes from the French word "aligner" which means to line up or place in a row. It was first used in English in the mid-17th century. The word is commonly used in the context of arranging things in a straight line or bringing people or groups together to work towards a common goal.

5. Synonyms:

• Arrange
• Position
• Coordinate
• Unite
• Conform

6. Related Words:

• Algin
• Liang
• Ligan
• Linga
• Final

7. Example Sentences:

1. Samantha carefully aligned the books on the shelf.
2. The political party aligned itself with a larger coalition to win the election.

Alien

Part of Speech: Noun, adjective

Definition: (n.) a being from another planet; (adj.) belonging to a foreign country or nation

Pronunciation: US: /ˈeɪ.li.ən/; UK: /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

Origin and Usage: The word "alien" originated from the Latin word "aliēnus" meaning "belonging to another". Its earliest usage dates back to the 14th century, referring to someone who is not a citizen of a particular country. In the 20th century, the word "alien" became popularly associated with science fiction and extraterrestrial life.

Synonyms: (n.) extraterrestrial, foreigner, outsider; (adj.) foreign, unfamiliar, strange

Related Words: exile, alibi, aisle, alive, align

Example Sentences:

• The movie is about an alien who comes to Earth to save humanity.
• The government has strict laws regarding the rights of aliens in the country.
• She felt alien in the new city, surrounded by unfamiliar faces and customs.

Alias

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: a false or assumed identity; a name that someone uses instead of their real name.
• Verb: to use a false or assumed identity; to give a false name or identity.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈeɪ.li.əs/
• UK: /ˈeɪ.li.əs/

Origin and Usage: The word "alias" comes from the Latin word "alius," meaning "other" or "another." It has been used in English since the 16th century. Alias is commonly used in legal and criminal contexts to refer to a false or assumed identity used by someone, often for nefarious purposes. It is also used in computing to refer to a secondary name or identifier for a file or user.

Synonyms: pseudonym, assumed name, false name, pen name, stage name.

Related Words: alibi, aline, aisle, alien, alive.

Example Sentences:

• The criminal used several aliases to avoid being caught by the police.
• She writes under the alias of Jane Smith.
• He alias-ed himself as John Doe to avoid being recognized.