What does "als" mean?
plural of al
Als
adv, name, noun
adv, name, noun ·1 syllable ·Rare ·Advanced level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: plural of al
- Grammar: als is listed as adv, name, noun.
- Nearest alternatives: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, gehrig, lou gehrig's disease.
- Usage evidence: ALS slowly destroys the nerves and muscles needed for moving your body.
How to use "als"
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 plural of al form-of, plural
- 2 Initialism of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable
"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."
- 3 plural of AL form-of, plural
- 4 thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbs wordnet
- 5 Initialism of approach lighting system. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism
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- 6 Initialism of ambient light sensor. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism
"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."
Adverb
- 1 Obsolete form of also. alt-of, not-comparable, obsolete
Proper Noun
- 1 Initialism of Alternative Learning System. Philippines, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 2 plural of Al form-of, plural
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
"ALS slowly destroys the nerves and muscles needed for moving your body."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "als"?
Common synonyms include: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, gehrig, lou gehrig's disease.
How do you use "als" in a sentence?
ALS slowly destroys the nerves and muscles needed for moving your body.
Etymology
From Middle English als, variant of alse, alsa, also, from Old English eallswā, from Proto-West Germanic *allswā. More at also.