ally — a country, organization, or person that cooperates with or helps another in a particular activity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a country, organization, or person that cooperates with or helps another in a particular activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈælaɪ/
Example Sentences
- My cat and dog became unlikely allies when they teamed up to steal food from the kitchen counter.
- Students should ally themselves with their teachers rather than see them as enemies.
- The superhero found an unexpected ally in the villain's pet parrot, who kept revealing the evil plans.
ally
NOUN[/ˈælaɪ/]
a country, organization, or person that cooperates with or helps another in a particular activity
Two neighboring kingdoms sign a treaty, becoming ally against a common threat.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'alier' meaning 'to unite' or 'to combine', derived from Latin 'alligare' composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'ligare' (to bind). The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
al- (to, toward) + -ly (noun suffix, from Latin -alia meaning 'things related to') = ally (one bound together with another)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat and dog became unlikely allies when they teamed up to steal food from the kitchen counter.”
“Students should ally themselves with their teachers rather than see them as enemies.”
“The superhero found an unexpected ally in the villain's pet parrot, who kept revealing the evil plans.”
“The two nations have been allies for over fifty years.”
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