allied

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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

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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

Instead of taking unilateral action, Washington should first seek the input and cooperation of allied capitals. — Nate Swanson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

The fire in the High Fens, which stretches across the border with Germany, is smoldering atop a much-bloodied battlefield where Nazis fought Allied troops. — Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

British and other allied forces have taken part in previous years. — August 24, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

The exercise featured assets from various allied nations, including the United States, Australia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Chile, and Spain. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 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