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allay

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2 syllables
5 characters
English (US)
2syllables

allay

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allay is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, allay is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofallay

1noun
  • Alleviation; abatement; check.
  • An alloy.
1verb
  • To make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.

    Synonyms: appease, assuage, calm, compose, quiet, soothe

    Example: "to allay popular excitement"

  • To alleviate; to abate; to mitigate.

    Synonyms: abate, alleviate

    Example: "to allay the severity of affliction or the bitterness of adversity"

  • To subside, abate, become peaceful.
  • To mix (metals); to mix with a baser metal; to alloy; to deteriorate.
  • (by extension) To make worse by the introduction of inferior elements.

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