Cool MateAlliance
UK /["/əˈlaɪəns/"]/US /["/əˈlaɪəns/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- partnership
- coalition
- association
- union
- connection
Antonyms
- disagreement
- division
- dissension
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'alliance' vs 'alliances' (singular vs plural).
- Using 'alliance' when 'association' is more appropriate.
- Mispronouncing 'alliance' by stressing the wrong syllable.