Ally and Buddy

Ally

Ally noun - Someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support.
Usage example: in trying to convince his parents to send him to soccer camp, the youngster had a strong ally in his coach

Buddy and ally are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Buddy" instead a noun "Ally".

Nearby Words: allying, Allie

Buddy

Buddy noun - A person who has a strong liking for and trust in another.
Usage example: my old college buddy is the one person I can always turn to

Ally and buddy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ally" instead a noun "Buddy".

Both words in one sentence

  • Cammy - Naruto went from being her target for assassination to her strange bedfellow ally, to her protector and roommate, to her love buddy.
  • Video Game / Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Robot Buddy: The Desperado AI prototype in a chainsaw Robot Dog body, LQ-84i/Bladewolf, who becomes Raiden's ally after being released from Desperado's Restraining Bolt programming.
  • Video Game / Another World Gentle Giant: Buddy, Lester's alien ally who helps him escape but leaves the fighting up to Lester until the very end.
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