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The correct spelling is ally.

How to pronounce ally

noun

Say it like: All-ee

The correct spelling is ally. A person, group, or state (etc) which is associated with another for a common cause; one united to another by treaty or common purpose; a confederate. For example: "the two countries were allies in WWI"

Usage Examples

the two countries were allies in WWI

Gruiformes — cranes and allies

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A person, group, or state (etc) which is associated with another for a common cause; one united to another by treaty or common purpose; a confederate.
  2. 2.A person, group, concept (etc) which is associated with another as a helper; a supporter; an auxiliary.
  3. 3.Anything akin to something else by structure, etc.
  4. 4.A closely related species, usually within the same family.
  5. 5.A relative; a kinsman.

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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