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- [al-ahyz, uh-lahyz]
- /ˈæl aɪz, əˈlaɪz/
- /ˈæl.aɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-ahyz, uh-lahyz]
- /ˈæl aɪz, əˈlaɪz/
Definitions of allies word
- noun plural allies (in World War I) the powers of the Triple Entente (France, Russia, and Britain) together with the nations allied with them 3
- noun plural allies (in World War II) the countries that fought against the Axis. The main Allied powers were Britain and the Commonwealth countries, the US, the Soviet Union, France, China, and Poland 3
- noun plural allies in WWI, the nations allied by treaty against Germany and the other Central Powers; orig., Great Britain, France, and Russia, later joined by the U.S., Italy, Japan, etc. 3
- noun plural allies in WWII, the nations associated against the Axis, esp. Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and the U.S. 3
- noun allies plural of ally. 1
- noun allies (initial capital letter) (in World War I) the powers of the Triple Entente (Great Britain, France, Russia), with the nations allied with them (Belgium, Serbia, Japan, Italy, etc., not including the United States), or, loosely, with all the nations (including the United States) allied or associated with them as opposed to the Central Powers. 1
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Origin of allies
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English alien < Anglo-French al(l)ier, aillaier, Old French alier < Latin alligāre to bind to. See alloy
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Parts of speech for Allies
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allies popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
allies usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for allies
noun allies
- partners — a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor; sharer; associate.
- colleagues — an associate.
- accessories — Accessories belong to a product category in fashion stores, which includes items such as scarves, hats, gloves, belts, and purses.
- accomplices — Plural form of accomplice.
verb allies
- affiliates — Plural form of affiliate.
- links — link
Antonyms for allies
noun allies
- detractors — to take away a part, as from quality, value, or reputation (usually followed by from).
- foes — a person who feels enmity, hatred, or malice toward another; enemy: a bitter foe.
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