Alight vs Aline - What's the difference?

In transitive terms the difference between alight and aline

is that alight is to set light to; light while aline is to adjust or form to a line; to range or form in line; to bring into line.

In intransitive terms the difference between alight and aline

is that alight is to come or chance (upon) while aline is to adhere oneself with a group or a way of thinking.

As an adjective alight

is lit, on fire, switched on.

As an adverb aline is

in line.

As a proper noun Aline is

{{given name|female|from=French}} borrowed from French .

alight

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) alighten, from (etyl) .

Verb

(en verb)

To make light or less heavy; lighten; alleviate.

Etymology 2

From (etyl) alighten, from (etyl) .

Verb

(with from) To spring down, get down, or descend, as from on horseback or from a carriage; to dismount.

Passengers are alighting from the carriage

(with on) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop.

A flying bird alights on a tree

Snow alights on a roof .

To come or chance (upon).

Etymology 3

From (etyl) alighten, from (etyl) .

Verb

To light; light up; illuminate.

To set light to; light.

Etymology 4

From (etyl) alight, from (etyl) *. See above.

Alternative forms

Adjective

(-)

Lit, on fire, switched on.

The sticks were damp and wouldn't catch alight .

(figuratively) Lit; on fire, burning.

Her face was alight with happiness.

Usage notes

Used only as a predicative.

aline

English

Alternative forms

* align

Etymology 1

From , (etyl) aligner .

Verb

(en-verb)

To form in line; to fall into line.

To adjust or form to a line; to range or form in line; to bring into line.

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To adhere oneself with a group or a way of thinking.

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Etymology 2

From (etyl)

Adverb

(en adverb)

in line

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Derived terms

* alinement

Anagrams

* English ergative verbs ----