Ally (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object), al·lied, al·ly·ing.
  1. to unite formally, as by treaty, league, marriage, or the like (usually followed by with or to): Russia allied itself to France.
  2. to associate or connect by some mutual relationship, as resemblance or friendship.
verb (used without object), al·lied, al·ly·ing.
  1. to enter into analliance; join; unite.
noun, plural al·lies.
  1. a person, group, or nation that is associated with another or others for some common cause or purpose: Canada and the United States were allies in World War II.
  2. a plant, animal, or other organism bearing an evolutionary relationship to another, often as a member of the same family: The squash is an ally of the watermelon.
  3. a person who associates or cooperates with another; supporter.
  4. a person who advocates for or supports a marginalized or politicized group but is not a member of the group: Straight allies speak up for the LGBTQ community.As a man, how can I be a good ally to women in the struggle for gender equality?
  1. an adverbial suffix attached to certain adjectives with stems in -ic that have no forms ending in -ical: terrifically.
verb (əˈlaɪ) -lies, -lying or -lied (usually foll by to or with)
  1. to unite or be united, esp formally, as by treaty, confederation, or marriage
  2. to connect or be related, as through being similar or compatible
noun (ˈælaɪ, əˈlaɪ) plural -lies
  1. a country, person, or group allied with another
  2. a plant, animal, substance, etc, closely related to another in characteristics or form
Ally (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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