allay
/əˈleɪ/
al · lay
ə · ˈleɪ
English Definition
v. relieve ease calm
Significado en Español
calmar, aliviar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm dịu, giảm bớt
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
al-(remove) + lay (put down) → mitigate, alleviate.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “allay”: After hearing the calming words of the teacher, the students'' fears were greatly allayed.
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A
Intensified
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B
Reduced
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C
Complicated
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D
Ignored
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B — Reduced.
“allay” means v. relieve ease calm
Common questions about “allay”
What does “allay” mean?
allay — v. relieve ease calm. In Chinese: 减轻，缓解.
How do you pronounce “allay”?
allay is pronounced /əˈleɪ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: al · lay.
Is “allay” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. allay appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “allay”?
al-(remove) + lay (put down) → mitigate, alleviate.
