als
/ˈælz/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.37 in modern English
3
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
plural of al
name
name
plural of Al
noun
plural of AL
Example Sentences
- "ALS is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease affecting the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that make the muscles of both the upper and lower body work, according to the ALS Association, a non-profit organization which works to research the disease and offer resources to people living with it."
- "Another RVR element, the ambient light sensor (ALS), is used to interpret the impact that background lighting, such as nearby runway lights, might have on the overall visibility measurement. Normally two ALSs are installed in central locations relative to the airfield environment."
Etymology
From Middle English als, variant of alse, alsa, also, from Old English eallswā, from Proto-West Germanic *allswā. More at also.
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: als, eallswā, *allswā