Ali

[ ah-lee, ah-lee ah-lee ]

noun

1. ʿAlī ibn-abu-Talibthe Lion of God, a.d. c600–661, Arab caliph (cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad).
2. Mehemet Ali.
3. Mohammed, 1909–63, Pakistani statesman and diplomat.
4. Maulana Mohammed Ali.
5. Muhammad Cassius (Marcellus) Clay, Jr., 1942–2016, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1964–67, 1974–78, 1978–79.

Ali

/ ˈɑːliː /

noun

1. Ali?600661MArabPOLITICS: hereditary ruler ?600–661 ad , fourth caliph of Islam (656–61 ad ), considered the first caliph by the Shiites: cousin and son-in-law of Mohammed
2. See Mehemet Ali
   AliMehemet See Mehemet Ali
3. See Muhammad Ali
   AliMuhammad See Muhammad Ali

Example Sentences

To further capitalize on consumers’ penchant for online shopping, Ali said her team is building out a more user-friendly site for shopping that also serves as another way to engage sponsors.

From Digiday

The site will have an improved search function that will allow readers to search based on product and brand, as well as allow customers to buy from a variety of retailers without leaving BuzzFeed’s website with a new checkout function, said Ali.

From Digiday

I wrapped Ali’s monitor in my blanket, and she slid her printer in the gap between the driver’s seat and Mac’s perch.

From Washington Post

“I’m always blessed with any opportunity I get,” Ali said exclusively to ESSENCE.

From Essence.com

In August, Ali shared the surprise news that she was expecting again and due this fall.

From Essence.com

The families had gathered that Sunday to remember Ali Bazzal, a soldier whom the Nusra Front declared they had executed on Dec. 6.

From The Daily Beast

Over the past week, Sony Pictures Entertainment has received more body blows than Muhammad Ali during the Rumble in the Jungle.

From The Daily Beast

Zaim Ali, a Peshmerga commander, said: “We have established a military plan to clear ISIS from all of areas.”

From The Daily Beast

Gil turned and saw Muhammad Ali stride out of the stage entrance, smiling and scowling at the same time.

From The Daily Beast

Ali walked up and hugged Gil, and the pair discussed music and racism and current events before a rapt audience.

From The Daily Beast

“Ali Khan” was about to guide the ekka along the rough gangway when Mohammed Rasul interfered.

From Project Gutenberg

Nuzzur Ali's saddle, you may remember, was old and worn, and he had taken that of the Pindharee we last killed.

From Project Gutenberg

Away with such idle tales, fit only to be bugbears to children, said I mentally; Ameer Ali is not to be frightened by them.

From Project Gutenberg

It came up with a fair breeze, soon reaching the Hyder Ali, which expected a fight.

From Project Gutenberg

On up the bay went the other merchantmen, with the Hyder Ali in the rear, and the British squadron hot on their track.

From Project Gutenberg