Ally — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ə-ˈlī/ (verb) /ˈa-ˌlī/ (noun) al·ly

Meaning & Definition of Ally

Ally (verb)

  1. to unite or form a connection or relation between, associate —usually used with with or to
  2. to form or enter into an alliance —usually used with with

Ally (noun)

  1. a sovereign or state associated with another by treaty or league
  2. the nations that fought together against Germany in World War I or World War II
  3. one that is associated with another as a helper, a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort, activity, or struggle —often now used specifically of a person who is not a member of a marginalized or mistreated group but who expresses or gives support to that group

Ally (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support

    "in trying to convince his parents to send him to soccer camp, the youngster had a strong ally in his coach"

    similar: abettor, backer, bedfellow, confederate, fellow traveler, supporter, sympathizer
    related: empathizer, well-wisher, accessory, accomplice, coalitionist, collaborationist, collaborator, adjunct, assistant, coadjutor, helper, associate, cohort, colleague, fellow, partner, buddy, chum, companion, comrade, confidant, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, mate, pal
    near: belittler, detractor, adversary, enemy, foe, opponent

Ally (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members

    "the area's small grape growers have allied and formed a cooperative that will help them get the best prices"

    similar: associate, band (together), club, coalesce, cohere, confederate, conjoin, cooperate, federate, league, unite, close ranks, pull together
    related: cabal, collaborate, gang up, hang together, team (up), incorporate, organize, unionize, affiliate, amalgamate, combine, conglomerate, consolidate, converge, group, join, merge, knot, link, tie, wed
    opposite: break up, disband
    near: detach, disengage, dissolve, disunite, divorce, part, segregate, separate, sever, split, sunder, alienate, estrange, fall out

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ally

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ally:

abettor, backer, bedfellow, confederate, fellow traveler, supporter, sympathizer, associate, band (together), club, coalesce, cohere, conjoin, cooperate, federate, league, unite, close ranks, pull together

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Ally

Words with the opposite meaning of Ally:

break up, disband

Related Words for Ally

empathizer, well-wisher, accessory, accomplice, coalitionist, collaborationist, collaborator, adjunct, assistant, coadjutor, helper, cohort, colleague, fellow, partner, buddy, chum, companion, comrade, confidant, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, mate, pal, cabal, collaborate, gang up, hang together

Near Antonyms of Ally

belittler, detractor, adversary, enemy, foe, opponent, detach, disengage, dissolve, disunite, divorce, part, segregate, separate, sever, split, sunder, alienate, estrange, fall out

Word Forms of Ally

Inflections: allied, allying, allies

Origin & Etymology of Ally

Middle English allien, from Anglo-French alier, from Latin alligare to bind to, from ad- + ligare to bind ligature

First known use: 14th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Ally

Words & Phrases Containing Ally

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ally

What does "Ally" mean?

"Ally" means to unite or form a connection or relation between, associate —usually used with with or to. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to unite or form a connection or relation between, associate —usually used with with or to. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Ally"?

Other words for "Ally" include abettor, backer, bedfellow, confederate, fellow traveler, supporter, sympathizer and associate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ally" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ally"?

There are 66 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ally". Common alternatives include abettor, backer, bedfellow, confederate, fellow traveler, supporter, sympathizer, associate, band (together) and club.

What is the opposite of "Ally"?

Antonyms of "Ally" include break up and disband. Near antonyms include belittler, detractor, adversary and enemy.

How do you use "Ally" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ally" in a sentence: "in trying to convince his parents to send him to soccer camp, the youngster had a strong ally in his coach"; "the area's small grape growers have allied and formed a cooperative that will help them get the best prices".

Is "Ally" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ally" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Ally" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Ally" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Ally"?

"Ally" is pronounced /ə-ˈlī/ as a verb and /ˈa-ˌlī/ as a noun and divided into syllables as al·ly.