Al
æl
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Definition of Al - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
namesshort form of names like Alan or Albert
  • Al went to the store.
diminutive nickname
2.
scienceTECH.chemical element with symbol AlTECH.
  • Al is used in making cans.
aluminum metal
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Expressions with Al

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city in Jordan by the Red Sea
Al Aqabah is a popular tourist destination.
city in western Saudi Arabia, site of Muhammad's tomb
Pilgrims visit Al Madinah during their journey.
country in the Middle East known as Iraq
Al-Iraq is famous for its ancient history.
region in North Africa including several countries
Al-Magrib has a rich historical background.
port city in southern Yemen on the Gulf of Aden
Al-Mukalla is a key port in Yemen.
global militant group known for violent attacks
Al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for the attack.

Terms with Al included in their meaning

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specific person
leader who founded al-Qaeda and orchestrated major terrorist attacks
AJAacr.
acr: Al Jazeera Arabic
popular Arabic news channel
AJEacr.
acr: Al Jazeera English
TV channel that shows news worldwide
AQacr.
acr: al-Qaida
militant group known for terrorist activities
AQAPabbr.
abr: al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
terrorist group based in Yemen and Saudi Arabia
AQIabbr.
abr: al-Qaeda in Iraq
terrorist group active in Iraq after 2003
AQIMabbr.
abr: al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
terrorist group active in North Africa
religion
includes the festival of Eid al-Adha

Examples of Al in a sentence

  • Everyone was excited to see Al perform on stage.
  • Al is lightweight and corrosion-resistant.
  • Recycling Al helps conserve resources.

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  1. French:Al, aluminium, ...
  2. German:Al, Aluminium, ...
  3. Italian:Al, ...
  4. Spanish:Al, aluminio, ...
  5. Portuguese:Al, alumínio, ...
  6. Chinese:艾尔, 铝, ...
  7. Japanese:アル, アルミニウム, ...
  8. Arabic:آل, أَلمنيوم, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַל, אַלּוּמִינְיוּם, ...
  10. Russian:Аль, Алюминий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Ел, алюміній, ...
  12. Hindi:अल, ...
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