ally
ally
supportive partner
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ally with Russian translation
ally usage examples
В колледже она стала моим союзником, который заступался за меня в групповых дебатах.
At college she became an ally who defended me in group debates.
Когда задание было сложным, союзник предложил проверить мои заметки вместе со мной.
When the assignment was hard, an ally offered to review my notes with me.
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ally belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
ally synonyms
What's the difference between ally / coalition partner / comrade / partner / supporter / friend
the same core meaning — someone united with you by shared goals
Our closest ally agreed to support the initiative.
Наш ближайший союзник согласился поддержать инициативу.
specifically a political ally within a coalition; a formal partner in government or a political bloc
The coalition partners negotiated cabinet posts after the election.
Партнёры по коалиции согласовали распределение министерских постов после выборов.
someone who shares comradeship or solidarity, often with political or military connotations (historical/ideological)
He called his fellow activists comrades during the rally.
На митинге он обращался к соратникам как к товарищам.
emphasizes cooperation or joint activity; may be commercial or personal rather than a political/military ally
They are business partners in several ventures.
Они — деловые партнёры в нескольких проектах.
someone who supports a person, cause, or idea; support can be passive rather than an active alliance
He has many supporters but few real allies.
У него много сторонников, но мало настоящих союзников.
personal relationship with affection or trust; friendship doesn't automatically imply a political or strategic alliance
She's a close friend, and often acts like an ally in disputes.
Она близкая подруга и часто ведёт себя как союзник в конфликтах.
someone who provides financial or practical support (e.g., investor or sponsor); may not be an ideological or strategic ally
They found a backer to fund the campaign, but he isn't a political ally.
Они нашли спонсора для финансирования кампании, но он не является политическим союзником.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce ally and what this word means
ally translation: союзник. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ally
/ˈæl.aɪ/
ally translation
союзник
ally examples
At college she became an ally who defended me in group debates.
ally transcription
/ˈæl.aɪ/, /ˈælaɪ/
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Questions about this word
ally meaning: what does it mean?
supportive partner
ally pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ally is pronounced as /ˈæl.aɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ally definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
At college she became an ally who defended me in group debates. Translation: В колледже она стала моим союзником, который заступался за меня в групповых дебатах.
Is ally part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?
Yes, ally (союзник) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is ally part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, ally (союзник) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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