Meaning & use
ally
A person, group, or country that cooperates with another for a common purpose, especially against a shared opponent.
See it in a sentence
The two nations became close allies after signing the trade agreement.
She found an unexpected ally in her coworker, who backed her proposal in the meeting.
A note on using this word
Ally can also be a verb, 'to ally with,' meaning to join forces with someone for mutual benefit.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To join forces or cooperate with another person, group, or country for a shared purpose.
Several small nations allied with one another to negotiate better trade terms.
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