Allies

[ al-ahyz, uh-lahyz ]

/ ˈæl aɪz, əˈlaɪz /

plural noun

(in World War I) the powers of the Triple Entente (Great Britain, France, Russia), with the nations allied with them (Belgium, Serbia, Japan, Italy, etc., not including the United States), or, loosely, with all the nations (including the United States) allied or associated with them as opposed to the Central Powers.

the 26 nations that fought against the Axis in World War II and, with subsequent additions, signed the charter of the United Nations in San Francisco in 1945.

the member nations of NATO.

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Origin of Allies

plural of ally

Words nearby Allies

alliance, Alliance for Progress, allied, allied health, Allier, Allies, alligate, alligator, alligator clip, alligatorfish, alligator forceps

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Example sentences from the Web for Allies

The ACLU and its allies are trying to undermine the holiday with lawsuits and annoying billboards.
Why I’m for the War on Christmas|Asawin Suebsaeng|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But they still could have done more to defuse the calls for violence from their allies.
De Blasio and the New York City Protesters Have No Blood on Their Hands|Jacob Siegel|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But she respects grit and determination, in allies and opponents alike.
The Valerie Jarrett I Know: How She Saved the Obama Campaign and Why She’s Indispensable|Joshua DuBois|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Allies within the industry speaking up to defend their friends and colleagues.
Rage Against GamerGate’s Hate Machine: What I Got For Speaking Up|Arthur Chu|November 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST

They and their allies seem to have the upper hand in Missouri.
Abortion in Missouri Is the Wait of a Lifetime|Justin Glawe|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Wherever Henry or his allies could bribe or bully the learned doctors, an answer was usually given in the affirmative.
A Student's History of England, v. 2 (of 3)|Samuel R. Gardiner.
Two or three campaigns like the last would alike break down the strength of Rome, and will detach her allies from her.
The Young Carthaginian|G.A. Henty
Whereupon we pray God to have you, very dear great friends and allies, in His just and holy keeping.
A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents|James D. Richardson
Sure, I demanded what business she had to be hamperin' the Allies' chances like that!
Over the Seas for Uncle Sam|Elaine Sterne
Until Russia found her feet and her reason the assistance of her allies would be utterly wasted.
A Sub and a Submarine|Percy F. Westerman

British Dictionary definitions for Allies (1 of 2)

allies

/ (ˈælaɪz) /

noun

the plural of ally

British Dictionary definitions for Allies (2 of 2)

Allies

/ (ˈælaɪz) /

pl n

(in World War I) the powers of the Triple Entente (France, Russia, and Britain) together with the nations allied with them

(in World War II) the countries that fought against the Axis. The main Allied powers were Britain and the Commonwealth countries, the US, the Soviet Union, France, China, and PolandSee also Axis

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for Allies

Allies

The victorious allied nations of World War I and World War II. In World War I, the Allies included Britain, France, Italy, Russia, and the United States. In World War II, the Allies included Britain, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States.

单词	allies
释义	Allies [ al-ahyz, uh-lahyz ] / ˈæl aɪz, əˈlaɪz / plural noun (in World War I) the powers of the Triple Entente (Great Britain, France, Russia), with the nations allied with them (Belgium, Serbia, Japan, Italy, etc., not including the United States), or, loosely, with all the nations (including the United States) allied or associated with them as opposed to the Central Powers. the 26 nations that fought against the Axis in World War II and, with subsequent additions, signed the charter of the United Nations in San Francisco in 1945. the member nations of NATO. VIDEO FOR ALLIES WATCH NOW: We Asked: What Does The Word "Allies" Mean To You? This man answered ... "To be allies is people or entities coming together for a common purpose or for a common goal, you know?" MORE VIDEOS FROM DICTIONARY.COM Origin of Allies plural of ally Words nearby Allies alliance, Alliance for Progress, allied, allied health, Allier, Allies, alligate, alligator, alligator clip, alligatorfish, alligator forceps Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Allies The ACLU and its allies are trying to undermine the holiday with lawsuits and annoying billboards. Why I’m for the War on Christmas\|Asawin Suebsaeng\|December 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But they still could have done more to defuse the calls for violence from their allies. De Blasio and the New York City Protesters Have No Blood on Their Hands\|Jacob Siegel\|December 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But she respects grit and determination, in allies and opponents alike. The Valerie Jarrett I Know: How She Saved the Obama Campaign and Why She’s Indispensable\|Joshua DuBois\|November 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Allies within the industry speaking up to defend their friends and colleagues. Rage Against GamerGate’s Hate Machine: What I Got For Speaking Up\|Arthur Chu\|November 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They and their allies seem to have the upper hand in Missouri. Abortion in Missouri Is the Wait of a Lifetime\|Justin Glawe\|November 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Wherever Henry or his allies could bribe or bully the learned doctors, an answer was usually given in the affirmative. A Student's History of England, v. 2 (of 3)\|Samuel R. Gardiner. Two or three campaigns like the last would alike break down the strength of Rome, and will detach her allies from her. The Young Carthaginian\|G.A. Henty Whereupon we pray God to have you, very dear great friends and allies, in His just and holy keeping. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents\|James D. Richardson Sure, I demanded what business she had to be hamperin' the Allies' chances like that! Over the Seas for Uncle Sam\|Elaine Sterne Until Russia found her feet and her reason the assistance of her allies would be utterly wasted. A Sub and a Submarine\|Percy F. Westerman British Dictionary definitions for Allies (1 of 2) allies / (ˈælaɪz) / noun the plural of ally British Dictionary definitions for Allies (2 of 2) Allies / (ˈælaɪz) / pl n (in World War I) the powers of the Triple Entente (France, Russia, and Britain) together with the nations allied with them (in World War II) the countries that fought against the Axis. The main Allied powers were Britain and the Commonwealth countries, the US, the Soviet Union, France, China, and PolandSee also Axis Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for Allies Allies The victorious allied nations of World War I and World War II. In World War I, the Allies included Britain, France, Italy, Russia, and the United States. In World War II, the Allies included Britain, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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