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noun

Say it like: All-ees

The correct spelling is allies. A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots or buildings. For example: "The parking lot to my friend's apartment building is in the alley."

Usage Examples

The parking lot to my friend's apartment building is in the alley.

He hit one deep into the alley.

the two countries were allies in WWI

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots or buildings.
  2. 2.The area between the outfielders.
  3. 3.An establishment where bowling is played.
  4. 4.An elongated wooden strip of floor along which a bowling ball is rolled.
  5. 5.The extra area between the sidelines or tramlines on a tennis court that is used for doubles matches.

verb

  1. 1.To unite, or form a connection between, as between families by marriage, or between princes and states by treaty, league, or confederacy.
  2. 2.To connect or form a relation between by similitude, resemblance, friendship, or love.

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