Definitions for ally

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ally al·ly

Spelling: [verb uh-lahy; noun al<

IPA: /verb əˈlaɪ; noun ˈæl aɪ, əˈlaɪ/

Ally is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 15 anagrams from letters in ally (ally).

Definitions for ally

noun

1. a person, group, or nation that is associated with another or others for some common cause or purpose:
2. Biology. a plant, animal, or other organism bearing an evolutionary relationship to another, often as a member of the same family:
3. a person who associates or cooperates with another; supporter.

verb (used with object)

1. to unite formally, as by treaty, league, marriage, or the like (usually followed by with or to):
2. to associate or connect by some mutual relationship, as resemblance or friendship.

verb (used without object)

1. to enter into an alliance; join; unite.

Origin of ally

1250-1300; Middle English alien Anglo-French al(l)ier, aillaier, Old French alier Latin alligāre to bind to. See alloy

Examples for ally

He was at times both an ally and annoyance to President Obama.

"I knew you were going to be an ally," she murmured under her breath.

Whilst Whitacre never defined himself as an “ally,” this remains a cautionary tale of what not to do.

And the surprise of his onslaught proved an ally of unguessed potency.

But ally knows better and dresses tastefully for her age and body type now.

Italy was at loggerheads with Austria, her ally, and about to break.

In less than five minutes, she conquered old Nan, and secured her as an ally for ever.

In many ways, the behavior of the male “ally” demonstrates how far we have to go in the tech industry.

We are not "equal" and you are not an ally if this is the childish base of your notions.

"You can well understand that I am no ally of Sagnier's," Mege resumed.