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Ally
01
a country that aids another country, particularly if a war breaks out
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
allies
Examples
During the war, each nation relied heavily on its allies for resources and support.
02
someone who helps or supports someone else in certain activities or against someone else
Examples
She found a reliable ally in her coworker, who always supported her ideas during meetings.
to ally
01
to form a formal association or partnership with another entity, often through treaty, agreement, or marriage
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
ally
3rd person singular
allies
Present participle
allying
Past simple
allied
Past participle
allied
Examples
The two kingdoms decided to ally against a common enemy.
