/ˈæli/
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Translation
A narrow street or path between buildings.
Word origin
From Old French alee meaning a walk or passage, from the verb aler, to go.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- alee
Examples
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An alley is a narrow street between or behind buildings.
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Alleys are often small, dark and quiet.
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The end of the alley is where the narrow street stops.
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