ally
🇺🇸
/ˈælaɪ/
🇬🇧
/ˈælaɪ/
noun
C1
A country that helps and supports another country, especially in war.
During the war, France was a strong ally of the United States.
C1
A person who helps and supports someone in a difficult situation.
She became his closest ally when he faced problems at work.
R
A person who supports a group they don't belong to, helping them have equal rights and opportunities.
As an ally, he works to support LGBTQ+ rights in his community.
C1
The countries including the UK and US that fought together in World War I and II.
The Allies worked together to win World War II.
verb
R
To join with another group or country to support them.
The small nation decided to ally with its neighbors for protection.
translation
A country that helps and supports another country, especially in war.; A person who helps and supports someone in a difficult situation.; A person who supports a group they don't belong to, helping them have equal rights and opportunities.; The countries including the UK and US that fought together in World War I and II.
To join with another group or country to support them.
Word Forms
Plural
allies
Perfect
allied
Progressive
allying
Past
allied
3rd Present
allies