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Meaning of 'ally' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Ally [ n.]
- See Alley, a marble or taw.
2 . Ally [ v.]
- A relative; a kinsman.
- One united to another by treaty or league; -- usually applied to sovereigns or states; a confederate.
- Anything associated with another as a helper; an auxiliary.
- Anything akin to another by structure, etc.
3 . Ally [ v. t.]
- To unite, or form a connection between, as between families by marriage, or between princes and states by treaty, league, or confederacy; -- often followed by to or with.
- To connect or form a relation between by similitude, resemblance, friendship, or love.

Meaning of 'ally' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . ally [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
Example in sentence:
  • he's a good ally in fight
2 . ally [ v]
Meaning (2):
- become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage
Example in sentence:
  • He allied himself with the Communists

Nearby Words:

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