Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with ally in American Collocation
ally
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
loyal and reliable
Back in Normandy Odo became a staunch ally of his nephew, Duke Robert.
not reliable
They were to prove unreliable allies.
powerful
Our powerful allies are the general public and their growing awareness of the issues.
previous
The country’s attack on its erstwhile allies met with little success.
how likely
Are there any events or conferences locally where potential allies are likely to be present?
of a particular type
Friendships with the country’s diplomatic allies have been consolidated through various official visits.
gain an ally
The campaign to oppose the airport has gained an unlikely new ally in the form of a former airline boss.
lose an ally
The government says it cannot afford to alienate its most important ally.
be or become an ally
When the two countries were invaded they became allies overnight.
They were our key allies in the struggle for better working conditions.