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noun
A person, group, or state (etc) which is associated with another for a common cause; one united to another by treaty or common purpose; a confederate.
Example: the two countries were allies in WWI
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A person, group, concept (etc) which is associated with another as a helper; a supporter; an auxiliary.
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Anything akin to something else by structure, etc.
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A closely related species, usually within the same family.
Example: Gruiformes — cranes and allies
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A relative; a kinsman.
verb
To unite, or form a connection between, as between families by marriage, or between princes and states by treaty, league, or confederacy.
verb
To connect or form a relation between by similitude, resemblance, friendship, or love.
noun
A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots or buildings.
Example: The parking lot to my friend's apartment building is in the alley.
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The area between the outfielders.
Example: He hit one deep into the alley.
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An establishment where bowling is played.
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An elongated wooden strip of floor along which a bowling ball is rolled.
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The extra area between the sidelines or tramlines on a tennis court that is used for doubles matches.
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A walk or passage in a garden or park, bordered by rows of trees or bushes.
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A passageway between rows of pews in a church.
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(perspective drawing) Any passage having the entrance represented as wider than the exit, so as to give the appearance of length.
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The space between two rows of compositors' stands in a printing office.
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A glass marble or taw.