algate

/ˈɔːlɡeɪt/

//ˈɔːlɡeɪt// adv

"algate" is a 6-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“algate” is outside the top-ranked English vocabulary, used as an adverb - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
6
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Always.

Key facts for algate
PropertyValue
Headwordalgate
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdverb
IPA/ˈɔːlɡeɪt/
Letters6
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “algate” sits in English frequency

algate falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for algate is 6 letters long, classified as an adverb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈɔːlɡeɪt/. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 5 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

No generated misspelling entries exist for algate in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. No close-neighbour confusable shows up for this headword in our dataset, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

Etymologically, the entry records: From all + gate (compare Old Norse alla götu). The correct English form is algate, spelled A-L-G-A-T-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Always.
  2. 2
    Altogether; entirely.
  3. 3
    In any way; at all.
  4. 4
    By any means; at all events.
  5. 5
    Notwithstanding; nevertheless.

Etymology

From all + gate (compare Old Norse alla götu).

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "algate"?
"algate" is spelled A-L-G-A-T-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈɔːlɡeɪt/.
What does "algate" mean?
As an adverb, "algate" means: Always.
How do you pronounce "algate"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "algate" is /ˈɔːlɡeɪt/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "algate"?
From all + gate (compare Old Norse alla götu). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “algate”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is A-L-G-A-T-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈɔːlɡeɪt/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list