ally

/ˈæl.aɪ/verb
Middle School
1

To unite or form a connection between (people or things), as between families by marriage, or between states by confederacy, league, or treaty.

2

Chiefly followed by to or with: to connect or form a relation to (someone or something) by similarity in features or nature.

3

To join or unite (oneself or itself) against, with, etc., someone or something else.

4

Chiefly followed by with: to enter into an alliance or unite for a common aim.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing