allied

1 of 2

adjective

al·​lied ə-ˈlīd  ˈa-ˌlīd 

1

: having or being in close association : connected

two families allied by marriage

2

: joined in alliance by compact or treaty

specifically, Allied : of or relating to the nations united against Germany and its allies in World War I or those united against the Axis powers in World War II

3

a

: related especially by common properties or qualities

heraldry and allied subjects

b

: related genetically

allied

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of ally entry 1

Synonyms of allied

Adjective

• related

Examples of allied in a Sentence

Adjective

people with foreign language fluency and an allied skill such as the ability to relate to people from different cultures

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Although the war in Europe and the Pacific dominates debates about Allied misconduct, the colonial character of World War II may tell us more about the origins of our present moment. — Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

Allied forces returned thousands of artworks to France from Germany after the war, based on records showing the objects had recently come from there. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

The result is a fractured country, with the Houthis controlling the capital and the northwest, and the government and allied factions holding much of the south and east. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Strategic agreements cover other critical parts, while allied supply chains provide additional manufacturing capacity. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1518, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for allied

• abide
• applied
• aside
• astride
• azide
• backside
• bankside
• bastide
• bayside
• bedside
• belied
• beside

Kids Definition

allied

adjective

al·​lied ə-ˈlīd  ˈal-ˌīd 

1

: being related or connected in some way

chemistry and allied subjects

2

a

: joined in alliance

allied nations

b

capitalized : of or relating to the nations united against Germany and its allies in World War I or World War II