ally
Pronunciation: [ˈælaɪ]
Word
Context: “relationship”
(noun) An ally is a person or country that helps another person or country. It's like having a friend who supports you when you need help. Allies work together for a common goal.
Example
During the project, she was an ally in making our ideas a reality.
Example
He realized that his so-called ally wasn't really helping at all.
Example
Who can I trust to be my ally when I need support?
Context: “support or collaborate”
(verb) To ally means to join together with someone to help each other. It’s like two friends deciding to work as a team for a school project.
Example
They decided to ally with other students to create a stronger team.
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She chose not to ally herself with those who didn’t share her values.
Example
Can we ally with other groups to make our event better?
Context: “politics or war”
(noun) An ally can refer to a country that agrees to work with another country during times of war or conflict. Think of it as partners fighting for the same cause.
Example
During the war, they formed alliances with several allies to strengthen their position.
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The country found itself isolated after losing its allies.
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Which countries are our allies in this situation?
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