Cool MateMeaning of Alley
A narrow passage between or behind buildings.
In simple words: A narrow path between buildings.
Alley in a sentence
- The children played hide and seek in the alley behind the house.
- I found a small cafe tucked away in a quiet alley.
- He parked his bike in the alley before heading to the market.
- The alley was filled with graffiti and art from local artists.
How to use Alley
Used to describe small streets or passageways, often in urban areas. More common in casual conversation and descriptions.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'A-Little-Lane-Yes' to remember that an alley is a small path.
Related words
Collocations with Alley
- dark alley
- narrow alley
- alley cat
- alleyway entrance
Common mistakes with Alley
- Confused with 'alliance' as a similar-sounding word.
- Used 'ally' instead of 'alley' to refer to a path.
- Sometimes misspelled as 'aly'.
Alley appears in
Alley in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
زقاق
طريق ضيق بين المباني.
- Bengaliবাংলা
গলি
বিল্ডিংয়ের মাঝখানের সরু পথ।
- GermanDeutsch
Gasse
Ein schmaler Weg zwischen Gebäuden.
- SpanishEspañol
Callejón
Un camino estrecho entre edificios.
- Persianفارسی
کوچه
یک مسیر باریک بین ساختمانها.
- FrenchFrançais
Ruelle
Un chemin étroit entre des bâtiments.
- Hindiहिन्दी
गली
इमारतों के बीच एक संकरा रास्ता।
- ItalianItaliano
Vicolo
Un sentiero stretto tra gli edifici.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Beco
Um caminho estreito entre edifícios.
- RussianРусский
Переулок
Узкая дорожка между домами.
- Urduاردو
گلی
عمارتوں کے درمیان ایک تنگ راستہ۔
- Chinese中文
小巷
建筑物之间的一条狭窄小路。
More words like Alley
- Lane
- Passage
- SecretA2
known about by only a few people; kept hidden from others
- OrganizationA2
a group of people who form a business, club, etc. together in order to achieve a particular aim
- TruthB1
the true facts about something, rather than the things that have been invented or guessed
- Hiding the truth
Not revealing the true facts about something.
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Frequently asked questions about Alley
What does Alley mean?
A narrow path between buildings.
What is the definition of Alley?
A narrow passage between or behind buildings.
How do you use Alley in a sentence?
The children played hide and seek in the alley behind the house.
Can you give another example of Alley?
I found a small cafe tucked away in a quiet alley.
What are synonyms for Alley?
Common alternatives include lane, passage, narrow street, byway.
What words go with Alley?
It commonly pairs with dark alley, narrow alley, alley cat, alleyway entrance.
What are common mistakes when using Alley?
Confused with 'alliance' as a similar-sounding word. Used 'ally' instead of 'alley' to refer to a path. Sometimes misspelled as 'aly'.
How do you pronounce Alley?
US: //ˈæli//, UK: //ˈæli//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Alley?
Used to describe small streets or passageways, often in urban areas. More common in casual conversation and descriptions.