C2
alley vs ally
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| alleynoun/ˈæl.i/ | Meaning A narrow street between buildings. | Goes with — | Example We took a short cut through the alley behind the market. |
| allyverb/əˈlaɪ/ | Meaning to join with another person, group or country so that you support each other | Goes with ally yourself with | Example The small party may ally itself with the opposition before the election. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Be careful who you yourself with in office politics.