alley
Translation
alley, narrow passage
Examples
The cat ran down the narrow alley.
The cat ran down the narrow alley.
He lives in a house off a quiet alley.
He lives in a house off a quiet alley.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((alley)) a narrow passage between buildings The cat ran down the narrow alley.
Similar Words
Synonyms: passage, lane, path; Antonyms: avenue, boulevard
Etymology
From Old French 'alee' meaning 'a walk, passage', from 'aler' meaning 'to go'.
Memory Tips
Picture a cat slinking through a narrow 'alley' between two tall buildings.