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fellow

fel·low

fellow

 
 
pronunciation:
fe lo
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
features:
Word Combinations (noun, adjective), Word History
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a man or boy.
He's a good fellow.
similar words:
boy, cat, lad, stiff
definition 2: an associate; comrade.
similar words:
ally, associate, brother, cat, companion, company, friend, mate
definition 3: a person of similar class or status to one's own; peer.
similar words:
peer
definition 4: one of a pair; match.
similar words:
companion, mate
definition 5: a member of a scholarly society.
a fellow of the history institute
similar words:
don
definition 6: a graduate student at a university or college who receives financial assistance to pursue specific studies.
similar words:
scholar
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part of speech: adjective
definition: belonging to a similar class or occupation, or sharing common sympathies and interests.
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Word History
The earliest meaning of fellow in English was "partner." The word "fellow" comes from an early Norse word that meant "fee layer," or a person who lays down money for some enterprise. Those who put their money or property together were partners, or "fellows." In Iceland, the word was also used for a husband or wife.