Alloy/Allay/Alley/Ally (Mnemonics)

Alloy/Allay/Alley/Ally 


Mnemonics

• Alloy (n.) = A mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements.
• O …. a rounded thing >> a mixture.  

• Allay (v.) = Lessen the intensity of or calm.
•  Lay = Someone lays down on bed to calm down his body and mind.

• Alley (n.) =  A narrow street with walls on both sides. 




• street  >> match the letter “e”

• Ally (n.) = A friendly nation.
• All+y = all together >> friendly. 

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