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allies

SayAL-yz/ˈælaɪz/

2 meanings of allies

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of ally. Use this when you mean more than one friend or partner who gives help.

    The two countries became close allies after the war.

    She counted her closest friends as loyal allies.

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  2. 2
    verb
    Third-person singular simple present of ally. Use this form with he, she, or it.

    She allies herself with anyone who shares her goals.

    The company allies itself with local charities each year.

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allies is a form of ally

ally, noun: A country, group, or person joined to another by an agreement to help in war or politics. Full entry

Forms
allyallies plural
Spelling
ally → allies: change y to i, add -es
Sound
The ending sounds like /z/.

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