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allied

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈlaɪd/ · UK /ˈælaɪd/

allied means: Joined together to support each other, especially in war.

adjective

JOINED TOGETHERB2

Joined together to support each other, especially in war.

  • Allied troops entered the city.
  • The two countries remained allied throughout the war.
  • Our party is allied with several smaller groups.

How to use it: allied with someone (The country is allied with its neighbours.); allied to someone (The movement was allied to a larger political party.)

Similar words: united, aligned

Opposites: opposed

Common phrases: allied forces, allied with someone

RELATEDC1

Closely connected or similar in subject, purpose, or type.

  • Nursing and allied professions need more staff.
  • These two fields are closely allied.
  • The course covers biology and allied subjects.

How to use it: allied to something (This branch of science is closely allied to medicine.)

Similar words: related, connected

Opposites: unrelated

Common phrases: allied subjects, closely allied

Questions about allied

What does allied mean?

Joined together to support each other, especially in war.

What is allied in other languages?

Türkçe: müttefik · Español: aliado · Français: allié · Deutsch: verbündet · Italiano: alleato · 日本語: 同盟を結んだ

How do you pronounce allied?

In American English /əˈlaɪd/; in British English /ˈælaɪd/.

How do you use allied in a sentence?

Allied troops entered the city. The two countries remained allied throughout the war.

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