aligned
word · lemma: align
Definition
Placed or arranged in a straight line, or having the same direction, position, or purpose as something else. Often used for objects, ideas, or people's opinions.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both physical and abstract contexts: 'aligned with the wall', 'values aligned'. Formal and neutral. Collocates with 'with' (aligned with), 'closely aligned'. Not the same as 'lined up' (more physical).
Spanish: alineado - en líneaPortuguese (BR): alinhadoPortuguese (PT): alinhadoChinese (Simplified): 对齐的 - 一致的Chinese (Traditional): 對齊的 - 一致的Hindi: सज्जित - मेल मेंArabic: محاذى - متوافقBengali: সরলরেখায় সাজানো - সমমুখী - মিলিতRussian: выстроенный - согласованныйJapanese: 整列した - 一致したVietnamese: được căn chỉnh - đồng thuậnKorean: 정렬된 - 일치하는Turkish: hizalanmış - uyumluUrdu: ہم آہنگ - ایک صف میںIndonesian: selaras - sejalan
Example Sentences
The books are aligned on the shelf.
basic
Our interests are pretty well aligned.
natural
Her goals are aligned with the company's mission.
basic
Make sure the picture is aligned with the door.
basic
We need everyone on the team to be aligned before we start.
natural
All the chairs were perfectly aligned for the ceremony.
natural