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means all are ready |
|
Example: We |
are all ready to go. |
already |
refers to time |
Example: Is it |
summer already? |
all together |
refers to a group; all of us or all of them |
together |
|
Example: It is |
wonderful to be all together to celebrate your birthday. |
altogether |
entirely |
Example: It is |
not altogether his fault. |
altar |
pedestal, usually religious |
Example: They exchanged wedding vows at the altar of the church. alter to modify
Example: Please don't alter your plans until we have the final schedule approved.
allude to refer indirectly
Example: He alluded to his past as a spy.
elude avoid capture
Example: The fugitive eluded the police for a month.
illude mislead
Example: He illuded her about his age.
allusion an indirect mention of something
illusion false perception
ambiguous to have more than one meaning
Example: The law was ambiguous.
ambivalent to have mixed feelings
Example: She is ambivalent about her wedding dress.