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masculine

/a.lje/

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Translation

ally, allied

Word origin

The past participle of allier ('to unite'), from Latin alligare ('to bind to'), from ad ('to') and ligare ('to tie'). English 'ally' and 'ligament' share the root.

Origin: Latin
Root: alligare
English cognates: ally, alliance, ligament

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralalliés

Examples

France was his most reliable ally.

The allies won the war.

He is looking for an ally within the group.

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Without an ally this country can do nothing.

Time is our best ally.

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This word is part of lesson 53.