Allies
Allies (name) means the nations allied against the Central Powers in World War I or the Axis Powers in World War II. Example: “The Allies landed on the beaches of Normandy in 1944.”
Word forms
the Allies plural
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Etymology
Proprialisation of allies, the plural of ally.
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What does “Allies” mean?
The word “Allies” means the nations allied against the Central Powers in World War I or the Axis Powers in World War II.
How do you pronounce “Allies”?
“Allies” is pronounced A-lyz (/ˈælaɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Allies” in a sentence?
Here is “Allies” used in a sentence: “The Allies landed on the beaches of Normandy in 1944.”
What part of speech is “Allies”?
“Allies” is a name.
Is “Allies” a common word?
“Allies” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between the Allies and the Axis?
The Allies were the nations allied against the Central Powers in World War I and the Axis Powers in World War II. The Axis refers to the opposing side in World War II, chiefly Germany, Italy, and Japan, whom the Allies fought.
Why is 'Allies' capitalized when referring to the World Wars?
'Allies' is capitalized as a proper name when it refers specifically to the coalition of nations allied against the Central Powers in World War I or the Axis Powers in World War II. Written in lowercase, 'allies' simply means any partners joined for a common purpose.
What is the difference between 'Allies' and 'Central Powers'?
The Allies were the nations allied against the Central Powers in World War I. The Central Powers were the opposing First World War coalition, led by Germany and Austria-Hungary, that the Allies fought.
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