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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ALF

From shortening of the name Alfred.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ALF

alf  [ælf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ALF

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Alf is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ALF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of alf in the English dictionary

The definition of alf in the dictionary is an uncultivated Australian.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ALF

alexithymia
Alexius I Comnenus
aleye
Alfa
alfaki
alfalfa
alfaqui
alfaquin
alferez
Alfieri
alfilaria
alfileria
Alfonso VI
Alfonso XIII
alforja
Alfred
Alfred the Great
alfredo
alfresco

WORDS THAT END LIKE ALF

behalf
calf
do-it-yourself
elf
golf
gulf
half
herself
himself
itself
milf
myself
Rolf
Rudolf
self
shelf
speak for itself
the self
wolf
yourself

Synonyms and antonyms of alf in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «alf» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ALF

Find out the translation of alf to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of alf from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «alf» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

ALF
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

alf
570 millions of speakers

English

alf
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Alf
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ألف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Альф
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

alf
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Alf
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

alf
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Alf
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

alf
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アルフ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

ALF
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Alf
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Alf
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Alf
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Alf
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

alf
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

alf
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

alf
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Альф
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Alf
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

alf
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Alf
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

alf
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

alf
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of alf

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ALF»

The term «alf» is very widely used and occupies the 16.365 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ALF» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «alf» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «alf» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about alf

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALF»

Discover the use of alf in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to alf and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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On Law and Justice
Ross, Alf. On Law and Justice. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1959. xi, 383 pp. Reprint available December 2004 by the Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN 1-58477-488-6.
Alf Ross, 1959
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Surfing: A Beginner's Guide
This stunning new edition features the talents of rising surfing star Flynn Novak and one of the world's top surf photographers, Sean Davey, Their combined efforts result in some breathtaking shots and mind blowing surfing sequences in ...
Alf Alderson, 2012
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More Than a Game: The Best of Alf Van Hoose
This volume contains 90 of Van Hoose's best columns, selected not only to showcase his characteristic style, but also because of the enduring importance and interest of the topics--football and baseball, of course, but also golf, high ...
Alf Van Hoose, Creg Stephenson, Edward Mullins, 2009
4
Mawson's Last Survivor: The Story of Dr Alf Howard AM
He was the last surviving member of Sir Douglas Mawson's 1929-1931 British, Australian and New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition (BANZARE) and was also the last survivor to have served aboard the coal-fired three-masted wooden ship ...
Anna Bemrose, 2011
5
The Faiths of Our Fathers: What America's Founders Really ...
In this book, the author cuts through historical uncertainty to accurately portray the religious beliefs of 11 of America's founding fathers. (Motivation)
Alf J. Mapp, 2005
6
The Power of the Machine: Global Inequalities of Economy, ...
He demonstrates how the power of the machine generates increasingly asymmetrical exchanges and distribution of resources and risks between distant populations and ecosystems, and thus an increasingly polarized world order.
Alf Hornborg, 2001
7
Sir Alf
By placing Ramsey in an historical context, award-winning author Leo McKinstry provides a thought-provoking insight into the world of professional football and the fabric of British society over the span of his life.
Leo McKinstry, 2010
8
The Ritual of Battle: Krishna in the Mahabharata
Challenges theories of interpolations that deny the work's integrity. Paper edition (unseen), $14.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Alf Hiltebeitel, 1990
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The History of Everyday Life: Reconstructing Historical ...
Introduced by Alf Lüdtke, the volume includes two empirical essays, one by Lutz Niethammer on life courses of East Germans after 1945 and one by Lüdtke on modes of accepting fascism among German workers.
Alf Lüdtke, 1995
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Reading the Fifth Veda: Studies on the Mahābhārata - Essays ...
Bringing together Hiltebeitel's major essays on the the Mah?bh?rata, the R?m?ya?a, and the south Indian cults of Draupad? and K?tt???avar along with new articles written especially for this collection, this two volume work offers a ...
Alf Hiltebeitel, Vishwa Adluri, Joydeep Bagchee, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term alf is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tall Ships visit puts wind into the sails of Belfast tourist industry
... a significant attraction for visitors from abroad, and for all of us who live here. Alf McCreary is the author of Titanic Port, published by Booklink. «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
2
USA Win Women's World Cup And Carli Lloyd Plays Her Way Into …
Back in 1966 England manager Alf Ramsey replaced injured striker Jimmy Greaves with Hurst in the quarter final match against Argentina. «Forbes, Jul 15»
3
These are the Minerals That Give Fireworks Their Colors
The classic salts are sodium nitrate (NaNO3) or cryolite (Na3AlF6). Sodium nitrate (NaNO3) is a metal salt which naturally occurs as the mineral ... «io9, Jul 15»
4
Mark Sampson hails his England Lionesses after history making …
It represents the best finish to a World Cup by any England senior team, male or female, since Sir Alf Ramsey's side beat Germany in the 1966 ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
Five things the council will be spending money on this year
Alf Larson/Lions Park redevelopment at Miriam Vale will receive a welcomed boost with stages 1 and 2, costing $3.8 million, and Liz ... «Gladstone Observer, Jul 15»
6
Ancaster pet cemetery up for sale, asking $325K
The crypt keepers of Alf, Brutus, Princess and Pussy Kattle might be answering to new management. That's because the Ancaster Pet Cemetery ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
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The Pet of the Week is Alf
Alf is a 1-year-old short-hair Chihuahua mix. He is a small guy, weighing just 9 pounds. But he has a huge personality and an even bigger heart ... «The Eagle, Jul 15»
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Why our experience holds key to tackling extremists
By Alf McCreary. Published 04/07/2015 | 07:00. 0 Comments; Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Tragic sight: The bodies of British nationals killed in the ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Ana Trujillo: Candice Delong 'Facing Evil' With Stiletto Killer Tonight …
Stefan Andersson, aka Alf Andersson, was a professor at the University of Houston. Having a reputation of being a great guy, everyone liked ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
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Letter: Sales at ALF store benefit community
ALF administers many programs including ALF Summer School, children's Drama and Instrumental Music programs, Operation School Bell ... «Valley Sun, Jul 15»

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