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81 cómplice
adj.accessory.f. & m.accomplice, accessory, ally, associate.* * *1 accomplice* * *noun mf.* * *SMF accomplice* * *Iadjetivo conspiratorialIImasculino y femenino accomplice* * *= conspirator, tempter, knowing, abettor [abetter], aider, partner in crime.Ex. She recommenced speaking low like a conspirator: 'Jeanne, I must prepare you for your interview with him'.Ex. Economy of space is the great tempter in citation practice since it makes authors abbreviate their citations.Ex. 'Much as I hate to admit it,' she added, her face creasing in a knowing smile, 'some of my best friends are librarians, and I can't get over how they tear their colleagues to shreds when they're together' = "Siento mucho admitirlo", ella añadió mientras su cara se arrugaba dibujándose en ella una sonrisa de complicidad, "algunos de mis mejores amigos son bibliotecarios y no puedo entender cómo critican a otros colegas suyos cuando se jutan".Ex. Thereafter, it became clear to the city police that the hotel owners acted hand-in-glove with the abettors of prostitution.Ex. One of the primary psychological aiders of the Taliban is al-Jazeera TV who is constantly feeding the Arab and Islamic world Taliban propaganda.Ex. He was also the only of the partners in crime who administered the coup de grace to each of the murdered women.----* cómplices e instigadores = aiders and abettors.* robo con cómplice interno = inside job.* * *Iadjetivo conspiratorialIImasculino y femenino accomplice* * *= conspirator, tempter, knowing, abettor [abetter], aider, partner in crime.Ex: She recommenced speaking low like a conspirator: 'Jeanne, I must prepare you for your interview with him'.
Ex: Economy of space is the great tempter in citation practice since it makes authors abbreviate their citations.Ex: 'Much as I hate to admit it,' she added, her face creasing in a knowing smile, 'some of my best friends are librarians, and I can't get over how they tear their colleagues to shreds when they're together' = "Siento mucho admitirlo", ella añadió mientras su cara se arrugaba dibujándose en ella una sonrisa de complicidad, "algunos de mis mejores amigos son bibliotecarios y no puedo entender cómo critican a otros colegas suyos cuando se jutan".Ex: Thereafter, it became clear to the city police that the hotel owners acted hand-in-glove with the abettors of prostitution.Ex: One of the primary psychological aiders of the Taliban is al-Jazeera TV who is constantly feeding the Arab and Islamic world Taliban propaganda.Ex: He was also the only of the partners in crime who administered the coup de grace to each of the murdered women.* cómplices e instigadores = aiders and abettors.* robo con cómplice interno = inside job.* * *conspiratorialle hizo un guiño cómplice she gave him a conspiratorial winkaccompliceser cómplice de algn to be sb's accompliceera cómplice en un asesinato he was (an) accomplice to a murder* * *
cómplice sustantivo masculino y femenino
accomplice;
cómplice en algo accomplice to sth
cómplice mf accomplice, Jur accessory: fue cómplice del secuestro, he was an accessory to the kidnapping
' cómplice' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
gancho
- compinche
- involuntario
English:
accessory
- accomplice
- associate
- connive
- knowingly
* * *♦ adjconspiratorial;una sonrisa/un silencio cómplice a conspiratorial smile/silence♦ nmfaccomplice;ser cómplice de un delito to be an accomplice to o in a crime* * *m/f accomplice* * *cómplice nmf: accomplice* * *cómplice n accomplice -
82 alliance
alliance [aljɑ̃s]feminine nouna. ( = coalition) alliance• faire or conclure une alliance avec un pays to enter into an alliance with a countryb. ( = bague) wedding ring* * *aljɑ̃s1) ( bague) wedding ring2) ( entente) alliance3) Religion Covenant4) ( mariage) fml union sout, marriage5) ( combinaison) fml combination•Phrasal Verbs:* * *aljɑ̃s nf1) MILITAIRE, POLITIQUE alliance2) (= mariage) marriage3) (= bague) wedding ring* * *alliance nf1 ( bague) wedding ring;2 ( entente) (entre pays, personnes, groupes) alliance; faire alliance avec to form an alliance with; rompre une alliance to break off an alliance; alliance militaire military alliance;3 Relig Covenant; l'ancienne/la nouvelle alliance the old/the new Covenant;5 ( combinaison) fml combination; une alliance d'autorité et de douceur a combination of authority and gentleness.[aljɑ̃s] nom fémininl'alliance entre socialistes et communistes ou les socialistes et les communistes the alliance between ou of Socialists and Communistsconclure une alliance avec un pays to enter into ou to forge an alliance with a country4. [bague] wedding ringpar alliance locution adjectivale -
83 personne
personne [pεʀsɔn]1. feminine nouna. ( = être humain) person• les personnes qui... those who...• 100 € par personne 100 euros each• c'est la bonté en personne he's or she's kindness itself2. pronouna. ( = quelqu'un) anyone, anybody• personne ne l'a vu no one or nobody saw him• il n'a vu personne d'autre he didn't see anyone or anybody else• personne d'autre que lui no one or nobody but him• il n'y a personne there's no one or nobody in• presque personne hardly anyone or anybody• ce n'est la faute de personne it's no one's or nobody's fault3. compounds* * *
I pɛʀsɔnpronom indéfinipersonne n'est parfait — nobody's ou no-one's perfect
je n'ai parlé à personne — I didn't talk to anybody ou anyone
II pɛʀsɔn1) ( individu) person50% des personnes interrogées — 50% of those interviewed
lit/chambre d'une personne — single bed/room
il doit y avoir erreur sur la personne — it must be the wrong person ou a case of mistaken identity
2) ( individu en lui-même)c'est la cupidité en personne — he/she is greed personified
3) Linguistique person•Phrasal Verbs:* * *pɛʀsɔn1. nf1) (= individu de l'un ou l'autre sexe) person10 euros par personne — 10 euros per person, 10 euros a head
Il y avait une trentaine de personnes dans la pièce. — There were about 30 people in the room.
2) (= être humain)3) LINGUISTIQUE person2. pron1) (négatif) nobody, no oneIl n'y a personne à la maison. — There's nobody at home., There's no one at home.
Personne n'est venu le chercher. — Nobody came to fetch him., No one came to fetch him.
2) (= quiconque)mieux que personne — better than anyone, better than anybody
Il connaît la route mieux que personne. — He knows the road better than anyone.
comme personne — like nobody else, like no one else
Elle joue du piano comme personne. — She plays the piano like nobody else.
* * *I.personne pron indéf1 ( nul) personne n'est parfait nobody's ou no-one's perfect; personne ne te dérangera nobody ou no-one will disturb you; je n'accuse personne I'm not accusing anybody ou anyone; personne n'a vu mon stylo? has anybody seen my pen?; il n'y avait presque/jamais personne there was hardly/never anybody there; tu n'as oublié personne? you haven't forgotten anybody, have you?; plus personne ne les a vus nobody else saw them; ni lui ni personne n'est satisfait neither he nor anyone else is satisfied; je n'ai parlé à personne I didn't talk to anybody ou anyone; je n'en ai parlé à personne d'autre que toi I told nobody ou no-one but you; personne d'autre que lui ne pourrait le faire nobody but him could do it; tu ne connais personne d'autre? don't you know anybody else?; n 'y a-t-il personne ici qui parle l'anglais? is there no-one here who speaks English?; il n'y a personne? ( dans le lieu) is anybody there?; ( depuis la porte) is anybody in?; ‘qui a sonné/parlé?’-‘personne’ ‘who rang/spoke?’-‘no-one’; que personne ne sorte! nobody leave!; que personne n'aille croire que don't let anybody think that; personne de sensé/sérieux ne ferait no sensible/serious person would do; ce n'est un mystère pour personne it's no mystery; je n'y suis pour personne if anybody asks for me, I'm not here; il n'y est pour personne he's not in for anyone; quand il s'agit de faire le ménage, il n'y a plus personne○ when it comes to doing the housework, there's nobody around; dès qu'on parle de travail, il n'y a plus personne○ as soon as you mention work, everybody disappears;2 ( quiconque) anyone, anybody; faire qch comme or mieux que personne to do sth better than anyone ou anybody (else); sans personne pour m'aider without anyone ou anybody to help me; avant que personne (ne) réagisse before anyone had time to react; personne de blessé? anyone ou anybody hurt?II.personne nf1 ( individu) person; la personne de votre choix the person of your choice; la personne de la réception the person at reception; cinquante euros par personne fifty euros per person; un groupe de dix personnes a group of ten people; les personnes concernées those concerned; 50% des personnes interrogées 50% of those interviewed; un voyage pour deux personnes a trip for two; logement pour personne seule accommodation for a single person; lit/chambre d'une personne single bed/room; la personne aimée the loved one; une personne âgée an elderly person; les personnes âgées the elderly; il était accompagné d'une charmante jeune personne he was accompanied by a charming young lady; en cas d'empoisonnement, si la personne ne respire plus in case of poisoning, if the person has stopped breathing; si une personne tombe à l'eau if someone falls into the water; si une personne te demande son chemin if anybody asks you the way; une personne de confiance someone trustworthy; toute personne désirant des informations supplémentaires anyone wishing further information; il doit y avoir erreur sur la personne it must be the wrong person ou a case of mistaken identity; il y avait erreur sur la personne de leur client their client was a victim of mistaken identity; ⇒ grand;2 ( individu en lui-même) satisfait/content de sa (petite) personne satisfied/pleased with oneself; bien fait de sa personne good-looking; trouver un allié en la personne de mon frère/du ministre to find an ally in the person of my brother/of the minister; c'est bien suffisant pour mon humble ou ma modeste personne it's quite enough for my humble self; le respect de/les droits de la personne (humaine) respect for/the rights of the individual; la personne et la pensée de Confucius Confucius, the man and his thought; j'apprécie en lui le poète, pas la personne I like him as a poet, not as a person; toute sa personne inspirait le respect his/her whole being inspired respect; le Christ en tant que personne Christ as a person; le ministre en personne the minister in person; il s'en occupe en personne he's dealing with it personally; c'est la cupidité en personne he/she is greed personified;3 Ling person; troisième personne du pluriel third person plural; écrit à la première personne written in the first person.personne à charge Jur dependant; personne civile Jur artificial person; personne déplacée Pol displaced person; personne morale Jur = personne civile; personne physique Jur natural person.I[pɛrsɔn] nom féminin1. [individu] persona. [sens courant] several peopletoute personne intéressée peut ou les personnes intéressées peuvent s'adresser à Nora all those interested ou all interested parties should contact Noravingt euros par personne twenty euros each ou per person ou a head2. [être humain]ce qui compte, c'est l'oeuvre/le rang et non la personne it's the work/the rank that matters and not the individual3. [femme] lady4. [corps]la personne de: ils s'en sont pris à la personne (même) du diplomate they attacked the diplomat physicallyil dînait avec Napoléon en personne he was dining with Napoleon himself ou none other than Napoleonelle est la beauté en personne she's the very embodiment of beauty, she's beauty personified6. DROITpar personne interposée locution adverbialethrough ou via a third partyII[pɛrsɔn] pronom indéfinique personne ne sorte! nobody ou no one leave (the room)!personne d'autre que toi nobody ou no one (else) but youil n'y a personne there's nobody ou no one there, there isn't anybody ou anyone thereil n'y a jamais personne dans ce restaurant there is never anyone ou anybody in this restaurantje ne vois personne que je connaisse I can't see anybody ou anyone I knowje ne connais personne d'aussi gentil qu'elle I don't know anyone ou anybody as nice as herelle ne parle à personne d'autre she doesn't speak to anyone ou anybody elseje n'y suis ou je ne suis là pour personne if anyone calls, I'm not inquand il faut se mettre au travail, il n'y a plus personne (familier) when there's work to be done, (suddenly) everyone disappearsil est parti sans que personne le remarque he left without anybody ou anyone noticing himsortez avant que personne vous voie leave before anyone ou anybody sees youy a-t-il personne de plus rassurant que lui? is there anyone ou anybody more reassuring than him?c'est trop difficile pour laisser personne d'autre que lui s'en charger it is too difficult to let anyone ou anybody but him do itpersonne de blessé? nobody ou anybody injured?tu le sais mieux que personne you know it better than anybody ou anyone (else)elle réussit les crêpes comme personne there's no one ou nobody who makes pancakes quite like her -
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* * *[əláiəns]nounzveza, zavezništvo; koalicija; liga, pakt; zakonska zveza; sorodstvo; pobratenje -
85 sabbatic(al)
[səbaetik(əl)]1.adjective ( sabbatic(al)ally adverb)sabatski; ki se nanaša na dan počitka; ki prinaša počiteksabbatic(al) year — pri Židih vsako sedmo leto; American vsako sedmo leto kot enoletni (študijski) dopust vseučiliških profesorjevsabbatic(al) leave — redno se ponavljajoč dopust (tudi študijski dopust);2.noun (see sabbatical year) -
86 synoptic(al)
[sinɔptik(l)]1.adjective ( synoptic(al)ally adverb)pregleden, sinoptičen; obsegajočthe synoptic(al) gospels ecclesiastic evangeliji sv. Mateja, Marka in Luke;2.nounBiblepisec sinoptičnega sv. pisma -
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88 win
I [wɪn]1) (victory) vittoria f.to have a win over sb. in sth. — riportare una vittoria su qcn. in qcs
2) (successful bet) vincita f.II 1. [wɪn]1) vincere [battle, match, bet, money, election]; riportare [ victory]; pol. conquistare [votes, seat]2) (acquire) ottenere [ reprieve] ( from da); conquistare [heart, friendship, admiration] ( from di); attirare [ sympathy]; procurarsi [ support] (of di)2.to win sb.'s respect — ottenere il rispetto di qcn
you win! — (in argument) mi hai convinto!
win or lose, the discussions have been valuable — comunque vada a finire, le discussioni sono state proficue
- win back- win out- win over••win some, lose some — a volte si vince, a volte si perde
* * *[win] 1. present participle - winning; verb1) (to obtain (a victory) in a contest; to succeed in coming first in (a contest), usually by one's own efforts: He won a fine victory in the election; Who won the war/match?; He won the bet; He won (the race) in a fast time / by a clear five metres.) vincere2) (to obtain (a prize) in a competition etc, usually by luck: to win first prize; I won $5 in the crossword competition.) vincere3) (to obtain by one's own efforts: He won her respect over a number of years.) ottenere2. noun(a victory or success: She's had two wins in four races.) vittoria- winner- winning
- winning-post
- win over
- win the day
- win through* * *win /wɪn/n. (fam.)2 (pl.) (fam.) vincita; somma vinta● ( boxe, ecc.) win by default, vittoria per abbandono (o per rinuncia, o per forfait) □ ( lotta) win by fall, vittoria per schienata □ ( boxe) win on points, vittoria ai punti □ (fam.) win-win, favorevole a tutti: win-win situation, situazione in cui tutti ricavano un qualche vantaggiowinlessa.♦ (to) win /wɪn/(pass. e p. p. won), v. t. e i.1 vincere; essere vittorioso; conquistare: to win a bet [a battle], vincere una scommessa [una battaglia]; (leg.) to win a case, vincere una causa; to win at cards, vincere alle carte; to win fame [a fortress], conquistare la fama [una fortezza]; to win narrowly, vincere di stretta misura; I won twenty pounds from him at poker, gli ho vinto venti sterline a poker2 guadagnare; ottenere; procurarsi; raggiungere (con sforzo): (polit.) a bid to win votes, un tentativo di guadagnare voti; to win one's bread, guadagnarsi il pane; (lett.) to win a lady's hand, ottenere la mano di una donna; to win a prize [an award], ottenere un premio [una ricompensa]; to win the summit [the shore], guadagnare (o raggiungere) la cima [la riva]3 convincere; persuadere; ottenere il favore di; accattivarsi: (form.) to win all hearts, ottenere il favore di tutti; accattivarsi la simpatia di tutti5 ( sport: calcio, ecc.) vincere; ottenere ( una vittoria); fare, realizzare ( punti); guadagnare ( una rimessa laterale, ecc.); subire ( un fallo): to win a race [a match, a competition], vincere una corsa [una partita, una gara]; ( rugby) to win a scrum, vincere una mischia● ( sport) to win the ball, conquistare la palla □ to win a contract, vincere una gara d'appalto; ottenere un appalto (o un contratto) □ ( sport) to win a foul, guadagnare un fallo □ to win free, averla vinta; spuntarla □ to win a friend [an ally, a supporter], farsi un amico [un alleato, un sostenitore] □ (fam.) to win hands down, vincere senza fatica □ to win on one's own merit, vincere per merito proprio □ to win a point, segnare un punto a proprio vantaggio □ (polit.) to win power, andare al potere; conquistare la maggioranza □ to win one's spurs, (stor.) guadagnarsi gli speroni, esser fatto cavaliere; (fig.) ottenere il riconoscimento dei propri meriti □ to win the toss, ( sport) vincere il sorteggio; (fig.) avere la prima mossa □ to let sb. win, lasciar vincere q. □ (prov.) Let those laugh who win, ride bene chi ride ultimo.* * *I [wɪn]1) (victory) vittoria f.to have a win over sb. in sth. — riportare una vittoria su qcn. in qcs
2) (successful bet) vincita f.II 1. [wɪn]1) vincere [battle, match, bet, money, election]; riportare [ victory]; pol. conquistare [votes, seat]2) (acquire) ottenere [ reprieve] ( from da); conquistare [heart, friendship, admiration] ( from di); attirare [ sympathy]; procurarsi [ support] (of di)2.to win sb.'s respect — ottenere il rispetto di qcn
you win! — (in argument) mi hai convinto!
win or lose, the discussions have been valuable — comunque vada a finire, le discussioni sono state proficue
- win back- win out- win over••win some, lose some — a volte si vince, a volte si perde
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89 unexpected
unexpected [ˈʌnɪksˈpektɪd]* * *[ˌʌnɪk'spektɪd] 1. 2.adjective [arrival, danger, event, success] imprévu; [ally, gift, outcome, announcement] inattendu; [death, illness] inopiné -
90 valuable
valuable [ˈvæljʊəbl]1. adjective[jewellery, antique] de valeur ; [information, advice, lesson, contribution, ally, resources, time] précieux ; [experience] très utile2. plural noun* * *['væljʊəbl]1) [commodity, asset] de valeur2) [advice, information, lesson] précieux/-ieuse -
91 associate
1. noun1) товарищ, коллега; партнер, компаньон2) союзник3) младший член университетской корпорации, академии художеств (противоп. fellow); член-корреспондент (научного общества)4) leg. соучастник, сообщникSyn:ally, colleague, fellow, partnerAnt:opponent2. adjectiveобъединенный; связанный; присоединенный; associate societies объединенные общества; associate editor amer. помощник редактора; associate professor amer. адъюнкт-профессор3. verb1) соединять, связывать2) связываться, ассоциироваться3) общаться (with)4) (refl.) присоединяться, вступать; становиться партнером (in); to associate oneself with присоединяться к чему-либо, солидаризироваться с чем-л.* * *1 (0) тесно связанный2 (a) ассоциированный3 (n) заместитель; компаньон; партнер; помощник; член товарищества; член-корреспондент4 (v) ассоциировать* * *товарищ, коллега; компаньон, партнер* * *[as·so·ci·ate || ə'səʊʃɪeɪt] n. компаньон, партнер; товарищ, приятель; союзник, коллега; член-корреспондент; младший член академии художеств, младший член университетской корпорации; сообщник, соучастник, пособник v. вступать, присоединяться, соединяться, становиться партнером; ассоциироваться, ассоциировать; общаться; соединять, связывать; связать определенный тип файла с приложением [компьют.] adj. объединенный, присоединенный, связанный* * *ассоциироватьассоциироватьсяводитьсяколлегаобщатьсяобщийсвязатьсвязыватьсвязыватьсясовместныйсоединитьсоединятьсоучастникчлен-корреспондент* * *1. сущ. 1) товарищ 2) союзник 2. прил. объединенный 3. гл. 1) объединять(ся) 2) ассоциировать, связывать (with) -
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1. n обыкн. юр. соумышленник; соучастник; сообщник, пособник2. n обыкн. юр. подстрекательСинонимический ряд:accomplice (noun) accessory; accomplice; ally; associate; coconspirator; cohort; confederate; conspirator -
93 accomplice
n юр. сообщник, соучастникСинонимический ряд:confederate (noun) abettor; accessory; ally; associate; coconspirator; cohort; confederate; conspirator; partner -
94 antagonist
1. n враг, противник, соперник2. n лит. антагонист, враг главного героя; соперник протагонистаJago is the antagonist of Othello — Яго — антагонист Отелло
3. n анат. противолежащий зуб4. n фарм. препарат, нейтрализующий действие другого препаратаСинонимический ряд:opponent (noun) adversary; anti; assailant; challenger; competition; competitor; con; contender; contestant; disputant; enemy; foe; match; opponent; opposer; opposition; oppugnant; rival; rivalry; tormentorАнтонимический ряд: -
95 confrere
n собрат, коллегаСинонимический ряд:associate (noun) ally; associate; cohort; colleague; compatriot; comrade; friend -
96 consociate
1. n редк. сотоварищ, компаньон2. v книжн. принимать в товарищество3. v книжн. входить в товарищество4. v книжн. объединять, связывать5. v книжн. объединяться, связыватьсяСинонимический ряд:cohort (noun) accessory; accomplice; ally; associate; cohort; comrade; confrere; co-worker; partner -
97 defender
1. n защитникdefenders of peace — сторонники мира, борцы за мир
2. n спорт. чемпион, защищающий своё звание3. n тех. предохранительСинонимический ряд:champion (noun) ally; backer; champion; guard; guardian; partisan; patron; protector; sponsor; supporter -
98 enemy
1. n враг, недруг, противник2. n неприятель, противник3. n корабль противника4. n эвф. дьявол, сатанаthe enemy of mankind — враг рода человеческого, сатана
5. n шутл. время6. n спец. вредитель7. a воен. вражеский, враждебный, относящийся к противнику8. a арх. враждебно настроенный, недружелюбныйСинонимический ряд:foe (noun) adversary; antagonist; archenemy; attacker; betrayer; competition; disputant; foe; nemesis; opponent; opposition; rebel; rival; rivalry; traitorАнтонимический ряд:ally; associate; companion; confidant; friend -
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1. n обыкн. собир. верующие, правоверные2. n обыкн. собир. ирон. часто ортодоксы3. a верный, преданный4. a правдивый, заслуживающий доверия; достоверный5. a точный, верныйfaithful portrait — правдивая картина; верный портрет
6. a добросовестныйСинонимический ряд:1. constant (adj.) constant; dedicated; dependable; fast; firm; liege; loyal; resolute; sincere; stable; stanch; staunch; steadfast; steady; true2. devoted (adj.) allegiant; ardent; devoted; scrupulous; thorough; unswerving; unwavering3. reliable (adj.) authentic; authoritative; believable; convincing; credible; creditable; reliable; trustworthy; trusty; valid4. right (adj.) accurate; close; conscientious; correct; exact; firm; full; just; precise; proper; right; rigid; rigorous; staunch; strict; true; unchanging; undistorted; veracious; veridical5. believers (noun) believersАнтонимический ряд:changeable; different; dishonest; dishonourable; disloyal; faithless; false; fickle; inaccurate; inconstant; inexact; irresolute; perfidious; treacherous -
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1. n помощник2. n подсобный рабочий, подручный3. n помощник конюха4. n ж. -д. толкач, вспомогательный паровозСинонимический ряд:aide (noun) acolyte; aid; aide; ally; ancilla; apprentice; assistant; attendant; coadjutor; colleague; help; partner; servant; striker; supporter
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ally — ► NOUN (pl. allies) 1) a person, organization, or country that cooperates with another. 2) (the Allies) the countries that fought with Britain in the First and Second World Wars. ► VERB (allies, allied) (ally to/with) 1) … English terms dictionary
ally — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ great, important, key, powerful, strong ▪ close ▪ Charles remained a close ally of the French king. ▪ … Collocations dictionary
ally — 1. This is now normally stressed on the first syllable, both as a noun and as a verb. 2. The verb has four typical constructions: (1) transitive, (2) intransitive, (3) reflexive • (Since Siegfried alone has the strength to win the Valkyrie for… … Modern English usage
Ally — noun a) A diminutive of the female given names Alison, Alice and Alexandra. b) A diminutive of the male given name Alfred or of other names beginning with Al … Wiktionary
-ally — suffix forming adverbs from adjectives in al (cf. AL, LY(2), ICALLY). * * * (ə)lē, (ə)li adverb suffix Etymology: al (I) + ly : ly II semantically in adverbs formed from adjectives in … Useful english dictionary
ally — ♦♦ allies, allying, allied (The noun is pronounced [[t]æ̱laɪ[/t]]. The verb is pronounced [[t]əla͟ɪ[/t]].) 1) N COUNT: with supp A country s ally is another country that has an agreement to support it, especially in war. Washington would not take … English dictionary
ally — I UK [ˈælaɪ] / US [ˈæˌlaɪ] noun Word forms ally : singular ally plural allies ** 1) a) [countable] a country that makes an agreement with another country that they will work together to help each other, especially in a war the United States and… … English dictionary
ally — ally1 [ alʌɪ] noun (plural allies) a person or organization that cooperates with another. ↘a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose. ↘(the Allies) the countries that fought with Britain in the First and Second… … English new terms dictionary
ally — al|ly1 [ æ,laı, ə laı ] noun ** 1. ) count a country that makes an agreement with another country that they will work together to help each other, especially in a war: the United States and its European allies a ) the Allies plural the countries… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
ally — [13] The verb ally was borrowed into English from Old French alier, an alteration of aleier (a different development of the Old French word was aloier, which English acquired as alloy). This came from Latin alligāre ‘bind one thing to another’, a … The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins
ally — [ˈælaɪ] noun [C] I 1) a country that makes an agreement to help another country, especially in a war the United States and its European allies[/ex] 2) someone who helps you, especially against people who are causing problems for you If you re… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
