adjective
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joined, as by treaty, agreement, or marriage; united
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of the same type or class; related
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonallied adjective
- preallied adjective
- unallied adjective
- well-allied adjective
Etymology
Origin of allied
Example Sentences
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The Washington Post said Caine had expressed concern at the White House and Pentagon that munition shortages and a lack of allied support could increase danger to US personnel.
From Barron's
Air Force is far smaller now, and there are no U.S. and allied ground forces to support.
Teachers union leader Cecily Myart-Cruz said her union remained allied with the others even though classroom teachers were not targeted by the cuts: “We stand together.”
From Los Angeles Times
Crucially, they achieved this without North Atlantic Treaty Organization troops on the ground and without allied air support.
An agile and mobile pack, allied with a magical backline playing with total freedom, the blue shirts were like a blur leaving Wales chasing shadows.
From BBC
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