Ally
A person or group that cooperates with or supports another; a partner in a shared effort. The verb form 'to ally' means to join with another for mutual benefit.
nounAlly
A person or group that cooperates with or supports another; a partner in a shared effort. The verb form 'to ally' means to join with another for mutual benefit.
nounImagine This
Picture two researchers in a lab who realize their goals are better achieved together: one provides data, the other analyzes it; they form an alliance, becoming allies in the project.
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ally (the word relates to a friend or partner; visually resembles allied/alliance terms)
Remember This
Allies collaborate toward a common goal; in history, nations form alliances to strengthen their position against a foe.
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partner, associate, collaborator, coalition, alliance, confederate
Note
Do not confuse with 'alley' (a narrow passage) or with words unrelated to partnership. The verb form 'to ally' shares the same spelling as the noun and is pronounced the same.
Study Deeper
- The United States was an ally of Britain during the war.
- Her lab partner proved to be a reliable ally, sharing data and ideas.
From Old French allier 'to unite, join', from Latin alligare 'to bind to' (from ad- 'toward' + ligare 'to bind').
ALLY stands for A Loyal Link You rely on.
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