B2 noun Neutral

alliance

/əˈlaɪ.əns/

A relationship based on an agreement between people, groups, or countries to work together for a common purpose or benefit. It often refers to political, military, or business partnerships where entities combine resources to achieve a specific goal.

Ejemplos

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1

My brother and I formed an alliance to finish the chores quickly so we could go out.

My brother and I formed an alliance to finish the chores quickly so we could go out.

2

The two nations signed a formal alliance to improve regional security and trade.

The two nations signed a formal alliance to improve regional security and trade.

3

I made a little alliance with the neighbor to share our gardening tools.

I made a little alliance with the neighbor to share our gardening tools.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
alliance
Verb
ally
Adjetivo
allied
Relacionado
ally
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'All' + 'iance': A group where 'All' members are acting together in one 'instance'.

Quiz rápido

The two tech companies formed a strategic _______ to compete with their larger rivals.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: alliance

Ejemplos

1

My brother and I formed an alliance to finish the chores quickly so we could go out.

everyday

My brother and I formed an alliance to finish the chores quickly so we could go out.

2

The two nations signed a formal alliance to improve regional security and trade.

formal

The two nations signed a formal alliance to improve regional security and trade.

3

I made a little alliance with the neighbor to share our gardening tools.

informal

I made a little alliance with the neighbor to share our gardening tools.

4

The researcher explored the strategic alliance between the two pharmaceutical giants during the pandemic.

academic

The researcher explored the strategic alliance between the two pharmaceutical giants during the pandemic.

5

The small tech startup entered into an alliance with a major corporation to gain wider market access.

business

The small tech startup entered into an alliance with a major corporation to gain wider market access.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
alliance
Verb
ally
Adjetivo
allied
Relacionado
ally

Colocaciones comunes

form an alliance form an alliance
strategic alliance strategic alliance
military alliance military alliance
uneasy alliance uneasy alliance
close alliance close alliance

Frases Comunes

unholy alliance

an alliance between people who are usually enemies or who have very different views

defensive alliance

a pact to help one another in case of an attack

shifting alliances

partnerships that change frequently depending on circumstances

Se confunde a menudo con

alliance vs allegiance

Allegiance is an individual's loyalty to a cause or leader, while alliance is the formal partnership between groups.

alliance vs ally

An 'ally' is the person or group you are working with (noun) or the act of joining (verb); 'alliance' is the name of the state of being joined.

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Notas de uso

Use 'alliance' when discussing high-level agreements, especially in politics or business; it implies a mutual benefit rather than just a one-sided favor.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the verb 'make' (make an alliance) instead of the more natural 'form' or 'enter into' an alliance.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'All' + 'iance': A group where 'All' members are acting together in one 'instance'.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old French 'aliance', from the verb 'alier' meaning 'to bind' or 'to unite'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: alliance (singular), alliances (plural) Commonly followed by the prepositions 'with' or 'between'.
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Contexto cultural

The term is most culturally significant in the context of international relations, such as NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), often referred to as 'the Alliance'.

Quiz rápido

The two tech companies formed a strategic _______ to compete with their larger rivals.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: alliance

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