noun🔗ShareA narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots or buildings."The garbage trucks often use the alleys behind the houses to collect the trash. "areapropertyplacearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe area between the outfielders."He hit one deep into the alley."sportareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn establishment where bowling is played."We went to the allies down the street for a fun family bowling night. "entertainmentsportbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn elongated wooden strip of floor along which a bowling ball is rolled."The bowling alley had several smooth allies for rolling the balls. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe extra area between the sidelines or tramlines on a tennis court that is used for doubles matches.""In doubles tennis, players need to defend the allies, the wider areas near the sidelines, to prevent opponents from winning points." "sportareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA walk or passage in a garden or park, bordered by rows of trees or bushes."We enjoyed a peaceful stroll through the garden's allée, admiring the tall hedges on either side. "environmentnatureplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA passageway between rows of pews in a church."The allies were narrow, making it difficult to carry the large flower arrangement down the aisle. "religionarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(perspective drawing) Any passage having the entrance represented as wider than the exit, so as to give the appearance of length."The perspective trick used allies, making the hallway look much longer than it actually was. "architectureappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe space between two rows of compositors' stands in a printing office."In the old printing shop, narrow allies separated the bustling rows of compositors, allowing just enough room to navigate between the type cases. "industryplaceworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA glass marble or taw."During recess, Maria traded three small marbles for two beautiful allies. "itemthinggameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person, group, or state (etc) which is associated with another for a common cause; one united to another by treaty or common purpose; a confederate."the two countries were allies in WWI"politicsnationgovernmentworldmilitarygroupstatewarorganizationhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person, group, concept (etc) which is associated with another as a helper; a supporter; an auxiliary."During the school project, Maria and David became allies, helping each other finish the research. "grouppersonpoliticsnationmilitarystateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnything akin to something else by structure, etc."In the toolbox, the wrench and adjustable spanner are allies; both are designed to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts. "politicsworldnationgovernmentgroupmilitarywarorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA closely related species, usually within the same family."Gruiformes — cranes and allies"biologyfamilyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA relative; a kinsman.""At the family reunion, I met many distant allies I had never known before." "familyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo unite, or form a connection between, as between families by marriage, or between princes and states by treaty, league, or confederacy."The two companies allied to develop a new, groundbreaking technology. "politicsgovernmentnationstatewarmilitaryhistoryorganizationgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo connect or form a relation between by similitude, resemblance, friendship, or love."The students allied themselves with the teacher to improve the classroom environment. "grouppoliticsnationworldmilitarystatewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading