allies
Translation
allies, confederates, partners
Examples
The two countries are close allies.
The two countries are close allies.
He is one of my strongest allies in the company.
He is one of my strongest allies in the company.
Grammar Patterns
allies ((of sb./sth.)) people or countries joined in an alliance. They were allies of the United States.
Similar Words
Synonyms: partners, supporters, confederates; Antonyms: enemies, opponents, adversaries
Etymology
From Old French 'alier', from Latin 'alligare' meaning 'to bind to'.
Memory Tips
Think of the phrase 'All eyes on our allies' to remember the spelling and meaning.