My side mirror is out of alignment.
Source: tatoeba (54162)
Alignment
/əˈlaɪn.mənt/
Synonyms for "alignment" (206 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (42)
Determiner(1 words)
a good fit
Noun(20 words)
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (61)
Noun(39 words)
compatibilitycomportingconcertingconcordanceconformitycongenialitycongruenceconjunctionconjunctionsconsistency with dataconsonancescontinentalizationcontinuity across chaptersconvergencescoordinate resilience actionscoordinationcoordinationscorrectingcriterion alignedcultural affinity
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curricularitycurriculum alignedcurriculum coherencecurriculum fragmentationdata consistencydipole orientationdirectiondomain standardsdovetailingdovetailsechelonsequalingequipment calibrationfitmentfittingfully alignedgood fitgoodnessgrade level scope
Adjective(4 words)
consonant precisiondaily calibrationdeep connectioneducational balance
Adverb(1 words)
exactly in line with
Related words (103)
Noun(74 words)
group solidarityharmonizationharmonizinghomingjellinglearning coherencelearning outcomelesson coveragelike mindednesslikenesseslineamentslineationlineupliningmatchingmore coherentmutual compatibilityorderorientatingorientation
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orientation relatedorientationspairingparallelingparallellingphase alignmentphase lockplacementpoisingpolarizingpolicy compliancepolicy directedposespositioningpostureposturingproject coordinationrapprochementrealignmentreconciliationreconciliationsregistrationrendezvousingshimmingsidingsnugglingsocial affiliationsortingsspanish afiliaciónspanish orientaciónsquaringstage appropriatestandardnessstandards alignedstandards mappingstate standards alignmentstraighteningstraightnessstructural coherencesuperimposingsyncsynchingsynchronizationsynchronizingsyncingsystem integrationsystemically integratedsyzygytabbingtopicnesstrueingtruingupright stancewater molecule orientation
Adjective(6 words)
high relevanceportuguese orientaçãopractical relevancepro stancestrong rapportstrong team chemistry
Preposition(2 words)
in phasewith no justification
Verb(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a good fit, accommodation, accord, accordance, accords.
- Sentence evidence is available for alignment, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "alignment".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "alignment"
Keep "alignment" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "alignment" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "alignment", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "alignment" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
17 entriesShowing 16 of 17 words.
More specific
12 entriesautomatic alignmentcenter alignmentcurriculum alignmentedge alignmentgeometric alignmenthorizontal alignmentinstructional alignmentmanual alignmentmechanical alignmentpolicy alignmentstandards alignmentvertical alignment
Collocations
6 entriescurriculum alignmentgeometric alignmentgoal alignmentspatial alignmentstandards alignmenttext alignment
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
What effects would planetary alignment have?
Source: tatoeba (1131303)
Uranus’ magnetic field and rotation axis are out of alignment by 59 degrees, unlike Earth’s, whose magnetic field and rotation axis are nearly aligned.
Source: tatoeba (6548004)
Your wheels are out of alignment. You need to take the car in for service.
Source: tatoeba (8657056)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "alignment"?
Closest matches include a good fit, accommodation, accord, accordance, accords.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "alignment"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.