ally

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈæli/
Noun
15 definition(s)
1 Definition

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.

Example Sentences
  • the two countries were allies in WWI
2 Definition

A person, group, concept (etc) which is associated with another as a helper; a supporter; an auxiliary.

3 Definition

Anything akin to something else by structure, etc.

4 Definition

A closely related species, usually within the same family.

Example Sentences
  • Gruiformes β€” cranes and allies
5 Definition

A relative; a kinsman.

6 Definition

A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots or buildings.

Synonyms
alleyway
Example Sentences
  • The parking lot to my friend's apartment building is in the alley.
7 Definition

The area between the outfielders.

Synonyms
gap
Example Sentences
  • He hit one deep into the alley.
8 Definition

An establishment where bowling is played.

Synonyms
bowling alley
9 Definition

An elongated wooden strip of floor along which a bowling ball is rolled.

Synonyms
lane
10 Definition

The extra area between the sidelines or tramlines on a tennis court that is used for doubles matches.

11 Definition

A walk or passage in a garden or park, bordered by rows of trees or bushes.

12 Definition

A passageway between rows of pews in a church.

13 Definition

(perspective drawing) Any passage having the entrance represented as wider than the exit, so as to give the appearance of length.

14 Definition

The space between two rows of compositors' stands in a printing office.

15 Definition

A glass marble or taw.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To unite, or form a connection between, as between families by marriage, or between princes and states by treaty, league, or confederacy.

2 Definition

To connect or form a relation between by similitude, resemblance, friendship, or love.