# allies

Pronunciation: say "AL-yz" /ˈælaɪz/

## Noun

1. Plural of ally. — plural of ally
   - Simple: Plural of ally. Use this when you mean more than one friend or partner who gives help.
   - _The nation strengthened ties with its longtime allies during the crisis._
   - _Small businesses found unexpected allies among local lawmakers._

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present of ally. — third-person singular simple present indicative of ally
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of ally. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _The party allies itself with smaller groups to build a working majority._
   - _When threatened, the smaller state allies with a stronger neighbor._

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