adjective
allied
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adjective
1
United by agreement or common purpose, especially as partners against a common opponent.
"The two tribes were allied against the invading army."
2
Related or connected in nature.
"Biology and its allied sciences share many core principles."
How to Use Allied
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishJoined together with others, either as formal partners or simply as related in kind.
Common pairings
allied forces
allied nations
closely allied
Word Forms
more allied comparative, most allied superlative
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