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Rally

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈræli/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈræli/"]/

Meaning of Rally

a large public meeting, especially one held to support a particular idea or political party

In simple words: A gathering of people to support something or someone, or a strong recovery in sports or finance.

Rally in a sentence

• The political rally attracted thousands of supporters in the city square.
• After a slow start, the team staged an impressive rally to win the match.
• The stock market saw a significant rally after months of decline.
• Fans gathered at the rally to listen to their favorite band perform live.
• The rally race through the desert challenged drivers with tough terrain.
• In tennis, a rally consists of a sequence of shots exchanged between players.

How to use Rally

Used in contexts like politics, sports, or team events. It can sound formal when referring to organized events, but it's also common in everyday language about sports comebacks.

Grammar pattern

rally + object

Memory hint

Think of a group of people 'rallying' together like a crowd at a sports game cheering for their team.

Related words

Collocations with Rally

• big
• huge
• large
• have
• hold
• stage
• take place
• end
• call for something
• at a/​the rally
• rally against
• rally for
• club
• international
• motor
• hold
• organize
• compete in
• circuit
• driver
• driving
• on a/​the rally
• long
• short
• play
• win
• lose
• bear-market
• market
• stock-market
• mount
• stage
• rally in

Synonyms for Rally

• recovery

Opposites of Rally

• disband
• scatter

Common mistakes with Rally

• 'Rally' is often confused with 'rallied' — remember it's an ongoing action, not just past.
• 'Rally' is incorrectly used as a noun when it should be a verb, e.g., 'to rally support'.
• Some learners may confuse it with 'rallying cry' leading to redundant use.

Frequently asked questions about Rally

What does Rally mean?

A gathering of people to support something or someone, or a strong recovery in sports or finance.

What is the definition of Rally?

a large public meeting, especially one held to support a particular idea or political party

How do you use Rally in a sentence?

The political rally attracted thousands of supporters in the city square.

Can you give another example of Rally?

After a slow start, the team staged an impressive rally to win the match.

What are synonyms for Rally?

Common alternatives include recovery.

What is the opposite of Rally?

Opposite meanings include disband, scatter.

What words go with Rally?

It commonly pairs with big, huge, large, have, hold, stage, take place, end, call for something, at a/​the rally, rally against, rally for, club, international, motor, hold, organize, compete in, circuit, driver, driving, on a/​the rally, long, short, play, win, lose, bear-market, market, stock-market, mount, stage, rally in.

What are common mistakes when using Rally?

'Rally' is often confused with 'rallied' — remember it's an ongoing action, not just past. 'Rally' is incorrectly used as a noun when it should be a verb, e.g., 'to rally support'. Some learners may confuse it with 'rallying cry' leading to redundant use.

How do you pronounce Rally?

US: /["/ˈræli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈræli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Rally?

Used in contexts like politics, sports, or team events. It can sound formal when referring to organized events, but it's also common in everyday language about sports comebacks.

What CEFR level is Rally?

"Rally" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.