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ally  /ˈæ laɪ/ ? Meaning of "ally"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a friendly nation
  2. (n) an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
  3. (v) become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage

Usage(s):

  1. I remember, as a boy in Lahore, the moment I learned Pakistan had become, once again, America's ally.
  2. Washington is not the only ally calling on Islamabad to take action against militants based in its tribal areas along the Afghan border.

Quotes

  1. "Bringing Saddam Hussein to justice will not end the violence in Iraq, but it is an important milestone on Iraq's course to becoming a democracy that can govern, sustain and defend itself, and be an ally in the war on terror," Bush said.
    on Dec 28, 2006 By: President Bush Source: USA Today

  2. "Ronnie and I always considered him a dear friend and close political ally," Nancy Reagan said in a statement Tuesday.
    on Dec 27, 2006 By: Nancy Reagan Source: Forbes

  3. Netanyahu said Wednesday "it was a very good meeting with president Obama," adding "America has no better friend, no better ally than the state of Israel."
    on Jul 7, 2010 By: Benjamin Netanyahu Source: The Associated Press

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