allied — joined by or relating to members of an alliance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: joined by or relating to members of an alliance
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈlaɪd/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks cooking and chemistry are allied subjects because both involve mixing ingredients that might explode.
- The allied nations signed a peace treaty after years of cooperation.
- Mathematics and physics are closely allied fields of study.
allied
ADJECTIVE[/əˈlaɪd/]
joined by or relating to members of an alliance
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'allier' meaning 'to bind together' or 'to unite', derived from Latin 'alligare' (ad- 'to' + ligare 'to bind'). The word entered English through Norman French and has been used since the 14th century.
Breakdown
ally (from Latin alligare, to bind together) + -ed (past tense/adjective suffix) = allied
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom thinks cooking and chemistry are allied subjects because both involve mixing ingredients that might explode.”
“The allied nations signed a peace treaty after years of cooperation.”
“Mathematics and physics are closely allied fields of study.”
“The superhero team realized that their allied powers were useless against their common enemy: Monday mornings.”
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