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Allied ˈælaɪd War Adjective Bre Italy Joined Side

Word allied
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈælaɪd / NAmE / ˈælaɪd /
Example
  • italy joined the war on the allied side in 1915.
  • many civilians died as a result of allied bombing.
  • allied forces/troops
  • medicine, nursing, physiotherapy and other allied professions
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allied

(adjective)BrE / ˈælaɪd / NAmE / ˈælaɪd /
  1. connected with countries that unite to fight a war together, especially the countries that fought together against Germany in the First and Second World Wars
    • Italy joined the war on the Allied side in 1915.
    • Many civilians died as a result of allied bombing.
    • allied forces/troops
  2. (of two or more things) similar or existing together; connected with something
    • medicine, nursing, physiotherapy and other allied professions
    • In this job you will need social skills allied with technical knowledge.

    Extra Examples

    • The US remains closely allied to Saudi Arabia.
    • The party is allied with the Communists.
    • an offensive by seven loosely allied guerrilla groups

    Word Origin

    • Middle English: past participle of ally.
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