B2 noun Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
alliance
Verb
ally
Adjetivo
allied
Relacionado
ally
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Dica de memorização

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: alliance

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
alliance
Verb
ally
Adjetivo
allied
Relacionado
ally

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Erros comuns

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

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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: alliance

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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