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- Dictionaryally/ˈalʌɪ/
noun
- 1. a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose: "debate continued among NATO allies"
verb
- 1. combine or unite a resource or commodity with (another) for mutual benefit: "he allied his racing experience with his father's business acumen" Similar Opposite
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a country that has agreed officially to give help and support to another one, especially during a war: ally of sb During the First World War, Turkey was an ally of Germany. The US is one of Britain's staunchest allies. See also. the Allies. C1. someone who helps and supports someone else:
The meaning of ALLY is to unite or form a connection or relation between : associate. How to use ally in a sentence.
a person, group, or nation that is associated with another or others for some common cause or purpose: Canada and the United States were allies in World War II. Synonyms: confederate, partner. Antonyms: adversary, foe, enemy.
If you describe someone as your ally, you mean that they help and support you, especially when other people are opposing you. He is a close ally of the Prime Minister. [ + of ]
If you have an ally, you have someone who is on your side, like a more experienced teammate who is your ally in convincing the coach to give you more playing time.
ally. unify, join; a partner, friend, or confederate: Canada was our ally in World War II. Not to be confused with: allay – soften, assuage: lay to rest or lull into a sense of security: She tried to allay her child’s fears. alley – a passage, a narrow back street: Our garage is off the back alley.
a person who offers their support to a particular group of people in society that they themselves do not belong to, in order to help ensure their basic rights and ability to be happy and successful in society. Fran has been an ally to First Nations people her whole life.
