Discover a variety of interesting words starting with the prefix “al” and enrich your vocabulary instantly.
- Alchemy- A medieval science aiming to turn base metals into gold.
- Algorithm- A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations.
- Alien- Belonging to a foreign country or species.
- Alibi- An excuse used by a person to prove they were elsewhere when a crime was committed.
- Align- Place or arrange in a straight line.
- Allegory- A story, poem, or picture interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning.
- Allergy- A damaging immune response by the body to a substance.
- Allocate- Distribute resources or duties for a particular purpose.
- Allude- Suggest or call attention to indirectly.
- Almond- The edible seed of a fruit or the tree it grows on.
- Alpine- Relating to high mountains.
- Already- Before or by now or the time in question.
- Also- In addition; too.
- Alter- Change or cause to change in character or composition.
- Alternate- Occur in turn repeatedly.
- Altruism- The belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others.
- Aluminum- A silvery-white metal, the most abundant metallic element in the Earth’s crust.
- Alchemy- An influential tradition whose practitioners have, from antiquity, claimed it to be the precursor to profound powers.
- Alias- A false or assumed identity.
- Alight- (of a bird) descend from the air and settle.
- Alike- Similar to each other.
- Alive- Living, not dead.
- Alcohol- A colorless volatile liquid formed by the fermentation of sugars.
- Alert- Quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances.
- Album- A collection of recordings, on tape, CD, or digital media.
- Alcove- A recessed section of a room or garden.
- Allegiance- Loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause.
- Alligator- A large amphibious reptile with a long snout and powerful tail.
- Alleviate- Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
- Allot- Give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task.
- Allow- Admit (an event or activity) as legal or acceptable.
- Allure- The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
- Almanac- An annual calendar containing important dates and statistical information.
- Almighty- Having complete power; omnipotent.
- Almost- Not quite; very nearly.
- Aloft- Up in or into the air; overhead.
- Alone- Having no one else present; on one’s own.
- Along- Moving in a constant direction on (a path or any more or less horizontal surface).
- Aloof- Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
- Aloud- Audibly; not silently or in a whisper.
- Alpha- The first letter of the Greek alphabet, or denoting the first in a series.
- Already- Prior to a specified or implied time.
- Also- ran** – A competitor who does not win or place among the first three finishers.
- Altar- A table or flat-topped block used as the focus for a religious ritual.
- Alter ego- A second self or different version of oneself.
- Alternate- Serve as a deputy or substitute for someone.
- Although- In spite of the fact that; even though.
- Altitude- The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
- Alto- A voice, instrument, or part below the highest range and above tenor.
- Altruist- A person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others.
- Alum- A colorless astringent compound which is a hydrated double sulfate of aluminum and potassium.
- Amalgam- A mixture or blend.
- Amalgamate- Combine or unite to form one organization or structure.
- Ambulance- A vehicle equipped for taking sick or injured people to and from the hospital.
- Ameliorate- Make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
- Amenable- (of a person) open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
- Amend- Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) to make it fairer or more accurate.
- Amiable- Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
- Amicable- (of relations) characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
- Amiss- Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
- Amity- A friendly relationship.
- Ampersand- The sign & (standing for and).
- Amplify- Increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier.
- Amputate- Cut off (a limb), typically by surgical operation.
- Amuse- Cause (someone) to find something funny or entertaining.
- Analgesic- (chiefly of a drug) acting to relieve pain.
- Analog- Relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity.
- Analogy- A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
- Analyze- Examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
- Ancestor- A person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended.
- Anchor- A heavy object attached to a rope or chain and used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom.
- Ancient- Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
- Androgyne- A person who does not fit neatly into the typical masculine and feminine gender roles.
- Anecdote- A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
- Anemia- A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.