allied

[ uh-lahyd, al-ahyd ]
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adjective
  1. joined by treaty, agreement, or common cause: allied nations.

  2. related; kindred: allied species.

  1. Allied, of or relating to the Allies.

Origin of allied

1
A Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at ally, -ed2

Other words for allied

Other words from allied

  • non·al·lied, adjective
  • pre·al·lied, adjective
  • un·al·lied, adjective
  • well-al·lied, adjective

Words Nearby allied

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How to use allied in a sentence

  • But closely allied to this subject, and not inferior to it in importance, stands that of Industrial Training.

    Glances at Europe | Horace Greeley
  • The plan of campaign was then arranged, and the Prince returned to command the allied forces in Northern Germany.

    Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-Pattison
  • A feeling nearly allied to pride excited every one, but more especially those who crossed the line for the first time.

  • They are two allied Armies working with me (or supposed to be working with me) against a common enemy.

  • With one of the sisters, who was allied to the nobility, she formed a strong friendship, which continued through life.

British Dictionary definitions for allied (1 of 2)

allied

/ (əˈlaɪd, ˈælaɪd) /


adjective
  1. joined, as by treaty, agreement, or marriage; united

  2. of the same type or class; related

British Dictionary definitions for Allied (2 of 2)

Allied

/ (ˈælaɪd) /


adjective
  1. of or relating to the Allies

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