Meaning
A person or country that helps you and is on your side.
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Word origin
From Old French alier, to join together, from Latin alligare, to bind to, from ligare, to tie.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- alligare
- English cognates
- alliance, ligament
Grammar
Examples
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"Allies" is the plural; the countries fought on the same side.
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Here "ally" is a person who supports you and takes your side.
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People who agree to help you are your allies.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 7: ally, uh-oh, exercise and 7 more words.