ally
Translation
ally, supporter, partner
Examples
They were our closest allies during the war.
They were our closest allies during the war.
He is a key political ally of the prime minister.
He is a key political ally of the prime minister.
Grammar Patterns
((an ally)) of (sb./sth.) a supporter of or partner with (sb./sth.) He is a key political ally of the prime minister.
Similar Words
Synonyms: partner, supporter, friend; Antonyms: enemy, foe, adversary
Etymology
From Latin 'alligare' (to bind to), from 'ad-' (to) + 'ligare' (to bind).
Memory Tips
Imagine all your friends lying down together in an 'alley' - they are your 'allies'.