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Synonyms & Similar Words
acquaintance
ally
associate
buddy
chum
companion
comrade
confidant
crony
familiar
fellow
friendliness
intimate
mate
pal
partner
peer
relation
relative
sidekick
colleague
classmate
playmate
schoolmate
shipmate
teammate
neighbor
admirer
supporter
well-wisher
darling
sweetheart
Meaning of Friend
A person with whom one has a strong bond of affection, loyalty, or sympathy.
Definitions
- A person with whom one has a strong bond of affection, loyalty, or sympathy
- A person who is on good terms with another
- A person who is not an enemy or opponent
Etymology of Friend
The word "friend" comes from Old English "frīend", which is derived from "frīan" meaning "to love" and the suffix "-end" which forms a noun indicating a person who performs the action of the verb.
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe a person with whom one has a close relationship.
Example Uses
- She is my best friend from childhood.
- He is a close friend of the family.
- The two friends have been inseparable since they met.