Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

allied

/əˈlaɪd/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.07 in modern English

Syllables: al-lied
IPA: /əˈlaɪd/

7

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

simple past and past participle of ally

adj

Joined as allies.

adj

adj

Of or relating to the Allies, chiefly in reference to British and American allies during World War I or II.

Example Sentences

"The two countries became allied during the war."
"Their companies are allied in a joint venture."
"He felt allied with her in the fight for justice."
"bacteriology and allied subjects"

Inflected Forms

more allied (comparative) most allied (superlative)

Derived Forms

interallied misallied nonallied unallied

Phrases

allied arts allied health

Synonyms

associate confederate confederative

Antonyms

Axis Central

Rhymes With

side outside died inside side-by-side tried provide wide ride decide guide applied

Questions

How do you pronounce allied?: The recorded pronunciation is /əˈlaɪd/.
What does allied mean?: simple past and past participle of ally

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