What does RALLY mean?

**Parts of Speech:** Rally is a verb and a noun. **Definitions:** * As a verb, rally means to come together again in order to continue fighting or protesting. It can also mean to recover strength or spirits after a setback or illness. * As a noun, rally means a gathering of people for a common cause, often political or social, or a motor race over public roads. **Pronunciations:** * US: /ˈræli/ * UK: /ˈræli/ **Origin and Usage:** Rally originated from the French word "ralier," which means "to unite again." It was first used in English in the 16th century to refer to a military call to regroup. Since then, it has been used in various contexts, including politics, sports, and finance. **Synonyms:** * Verb: regroup, recover, rebound, revive, reassemble, reunite, gather * Noun: demonstration, march, protest, gathering, assembly, meeting, race **Related Words:** * Relay * Ready * Rumba * Rower * Riper **Example Sentences:** * Verb: After the initial setback, the team rallied and won the game. * Noun: The rally in the city center was attended by thousands of people.