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Alley

/ˈæli/ noun

Meaning

A narrow passage or street between or behind buildings.

हिंदी मेंइमारतों के बीच या पीछे एक संकीर्ण मार्ग या गली।

Example Sentences

“He disappeared down a dark alley.”

वह एक अंधेरी गली में गायब हो गया।

“The bins are kept in the back alley.”

कूड़ेदान पिछली गली में रखे जाते हैं।

⚠ Common Mistake

Don't confuse with "ally" (a friend or partner in a conflict) — different spelling and meaning entirely.

Good to Know

Synonyms
lane, passage
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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