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Allay vs Alleviate vs Assuage

Allay means to make less or to delete altogether.

All ways means by every way or method.

All together means in one complete group.

As far as is the preferred phrase.

All right must always be two words. Alright is considered a nonstandard word. Avoid its use.

All ready means totally prepared.

All over means finished or everywhere.

All of a sudden is the correct phrase.

Avoid this awkward colloquialism. Use many or much instead.

All I know is the correct phrase.

Use all, never alls.

Both beverages are beer types. Ale is produced with a top-fermenting yeast, fermenting between 64 and 70 degrees.