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Ally
A countable noun for a state joined to another by treaty. Note the stress shift: the noun is ALLY, the verb is alLY. The plural is 'allies'.
Examples in context
Britain remains a close ally of Australia.
Britain remains a close ally of Australia.
The allies met in Washington before the summit.
The allies met in Washington before the summit.
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