Ally

(al-ahy) (Noun)

Meaning:

A state or organization that cooperates with or helps another in a particular activity.

Usage:

1. In times of crisis, it’s important to know who your ______ are.

2. The two countries have been ______ in several environmental initiatives.

Read this story to remember this word:

In the tapestry of history, woven with the threads of myriad alliances, there was a kingdom that stood as a beacon of hope, its survival owed to the bonds of allyship it had forged across the land. In the darkest hours, when shadows threatened to engulf the realm, it was the allies, diverse in strength and spirit, who rallied beneath its banner, a living testament to the power of unity. Through fire and storm, this alliance, built on trust and mutual respect, endured, a reminder that though we may walk different paths, it is our allies who light the way through the darkest nights, their presence a reminder that no challenge is too great when faced together, teaching us that the strength of our bonds is the true measure of our fortitude.

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