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ally

noun/ˈælaɪ/ (AL-eye)Level B1
ally meaning picture: Leaders of two political parties on a stage raising their joined hands together before a cheering crowd
Picture meaning of “ally” — a person, group or country that supports you and works with you

a person, group or country that supports you and works with you

Allies stand on the same side, especially in politics or war. Parties or countries become allies when they agree to help each other.

ally meaning in Hindi

वह व्यक्ति, समूह या देश जो आपका साथ देता है और आपके साथ काम करता है; सहयोगी, मित्र

सहयोगी एक ही पक्ष में खड़े होते हैं, ख़ासकर राजनीति या युद्ध में। जब दल या देश एक-दूसरे की मदद करने पर सहमत होते हैं, तो वे सहयोगी बन जाते हैं।

Examples

  1. My elder sister is my best ally whenever I need to convince Papa about something.जब भी मुझे पापा को किसी बात के लिए मनाना होता है, मेरी बड़ी बहन मेरी सबसे अच्छी सहयोगी होती है।
  2. The chief minister met leaders of the party's allies to discuss seat-sharing.मुख्यमंत्री ने सीटों के बँटवारे पर चर्चा के लिए पार्टी के सहयोगी दलों के नेताओं से मुलाक़ात की।

Synonyms & antonyms

partnersupporterfriendenemyopponentrival

Memory trick

ALLY lives inside ALLiance: allies join hands and stand on the same side.

💡 Did you know?

In World War II, the countries fighting Germany, Italy and Japan were known as 'the Allies'.

Word origin

From Old French alier, from Latin alligare, 'to bind to'. Allies are people or nations bound together by an agreement.

Other meanings

noun A supporter who backs you or your cause.

noun A person or country that helps and supports another, especially in a struggle.

noun An agreement between people, parties or countries to work together.

ally meaning in other languages

Hindi · हिन्दीवह व्यक्ति, समूह या देश जो आपका साथ देता है और आपके साथ काम करता है; सहयोगी, मित्र
Arabic · العربيةشخص أو جماعة أو دولة تدعمك وتعمل معك؛ حليف
French · Françaispersonne, groupe ou pays qui vous soutient et travaille avec vous ; allié
Indonesian · Bahasa Indonesiaorang, kelompok, atau negara yang mendukung dan bekerja sama denganmu; sekutu
Chinese · 中文支持你并与你合作的人、团体或国家;盟友,盟国

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