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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:
Kids Definition. allies. plural of ally. More from Merriam-Webster on allies. Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for allies. Nglish: Translation of allies for Spanish Speakers. Britannica English: Translation of allies for Arabic Speakers. Love words? Need even more definitions?
1. : a sovereign or state associated with another by treaty or league. America and its allies. 2. : one that is associated with another as a helper : a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort, activity, or struggle. a political ally. She has proven to be a valuable ally in the fight for better working conditions.
Allies. a. The nations allied against the Central Powers of Europe during World War I. They were Russia, France, Great Britain, and later many others, including the United States. b. The nations, primarily Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States, allied against the Axis during World War II.
Allies definition: (in World War I) the powers of the Triple Entente (Great Britain, France, Russia), with the nations allied with them (Belgium, Serbia, Japan, Italy, etc., not including the United States), or, loosely, with all the nations (including the United States) allied or associated with them as opposed to the Central Powers..
plural noun. 1. (in World War I) the powers of the Triple Entente ( France, Russia, and Britain) together with the nations allied with them. 2. (in World War II) the countries that fought against the Axis.
Definitions of Allies. noun. in World War I the alliance of Great Britain and France and Russia and all the other nations that became allied with them in opposing the Central Powers. see more. noun. the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945.
If you ally yourself with someone or something, you give your support to them. He will have no choice but to ally himself with the new movement. American English : ally / əˈlaɪ /
a person who associates or cooperates with another; supporter. Synonyms: helper, assistant, auxiliary, coadjutor, colleague, abettor, accessory, accomplice, aide, friend. Antonyms: adversary, foe, enemy.
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 comes from the Latin word alligare, meaning "to bind to," like nations who are allies in wartime — they will act together, and protect one another.
