C1noun 2K

Alliance

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

Meaning of Alliance

an agreement between countries, political parties, etc. to work together in order to achieve something that they all want

In simple words: A group of people or countries that work together for a common purpose.

Alliance in a sentence

• The countries formed an alliance to promote trade and mutual defense.
• The alliance between the two political parties has brought about significant changes in the legislature.
• Their alliance was both strategic and beneficial for both parties involved.
• In the realm of environmental conservation, the new alliance seeks to tackle climate change.
• The historic alliance was celebrated in a ceremony that honored its founders.

How to use Alliance

Used in political, business, and social contexts when describing partnerships. Usually more formal when referring to countries or organizations.

Grammar pattern

form alliance + with

Memory hint

Sounds like 'a lion's' – imagine a lion forming a team with other animals.

Related words

Collocations with Alliance

• broad
• grand
• close
• have
• seek
• announce
• in alliance with
• alliance against
• alliance between
• alliance of convenience
• broad
• grand
• close
• have
• seek
• announce
• in alliance with
• alliance against
• alliance between
• alliance of convenience

Synonyms for Alliance

• partnership
• coalition
• association
• union
• connection

Opposites of Alliance

• disagreement
• division
• dissension

Common mistakes with Alliance

• Confused with 'alliance' vs 'alliances' (singular vs plural).
• Using 'alliance' when 'association' is more appropriate.
• Mispronouncing 'alliance' by stressing the wrong syllable.

Frequently asked questions about Alliance

What does Alliance mean?

A group of people or countries that work together for a common purpose.

What is the definition of Alliance?

an agreement between countries, political parties, etc. to work together in order to achieve something that they all want

How do you use Alliance in a sentence?

The countries formed an alliance to promote trade and mutual defense.

Can you give another example of Alliance?

The alliance between the two political parties has brought about significant changes in the legislature.

What are synonyms for Alliance?

Common alternatives include partnership, coalition, association, union, connection.

What is the opposite of Alliance?

Opposite meanings include disagreement, division, dissension.

What words go with Alliance?

It commonly pairs with broad, grand, close, have, seek, announce, in alliance with, alliance against, alliance between, alliance of convenience, broad, grand, close, have, seek, announce, in alliance with, alliance against, alliance between, alliance of convenience.

What are common mistakes when using Alliance?

Confused with 'alliance' vs 'alliances' (singular vs plural). Using 'alliance' when 'association' is more appropriate. Mispronouncing 'alliance' by stressing the wrong syllable.

How do you pronounce Alliance?

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

When should I use Alliance?

Used in political, business, and social contexts when describing partnerships. Usually more formal when referring to countries or organizations.

What CEFR level is Alliance?

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