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Mia was an ally when I needed help.
What does Ally mean?
An ally is someone who supports or helps you.
Dictionary definition
A person, group, or country that supports and helps another.
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Ally in a sentence
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The two teams became allies during the challenge.
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In history, countries sometimes ally with each other for protection or shared goals.
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What is an ally?
An ally is a person, group, or country that supports and helps another.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to ally?
Supporter is close in meaning to ally in this dictionary entry.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of ally?
Enemy contrasts with ally in this dictionary entry.
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WordAlly.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningAlly means An ally is someone who supports or helps you.
ExampleExample: Mia was an ally when I needed help.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- al · eye
- Strongest beat
- al
- Ending
- eye
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on al.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
enemyUse for someone who opposes or attacks.
opponentUse for someone on the other side of a contest or disagreement.
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Word family
Ally word family
Base word
ally
noun
allies
More than one supporter or partner.
adjective
allied
Joined together for support or shared goals.
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An ally is someone who supports or helps you.
Common mix-up
Ally is not the same as enemy. Ally means an ally is someone who supports or helps you.
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