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align

Pronunciation: [əˈlaɪn]

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Learn how to use align in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to arrange things in a straight line or to make them match up. It's like when you line up your toys so they are all facing the same way.

Example

She aligned the puzzle pieces so they fit together perfectly.

Example

The books on the shelf were not aligned; some were crooked and out of order.

Example

Can you help me align these blocks so they are straight?

Context: “reach agreement”

(verb) to make sure that ideas or goals are the same. It's like agreeing with your friends about what game to play after having different ideas.

Example

The team members aligned their strategies to work towards a common goal.

Example

They didn't align their plans well, so their project didn't turn out right.

Example

Are we aligned on what we want to achieve for the school event?

Context: “similarity”

(verb) to position something in relation to something else in a way that shows connection or similarity. Like when you match colors in your drawing.

Example

He aligned his artwork with the theme of the competition.

Example

Her design did not align with the teacher's instructions, so she needed to make changes.

Example

Does this picture align with the ideas we discussed in class?

How to pronounce align

Pronunciation: [əˈlaɪn]

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