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friend
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- pronunciation:
- frend
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
friended |
| definition 1: |
a person whom you know well and like and who likes you.
Sheila and I have been friends since kindergarten.
- synonyms:
- amigo, buddy, chum, pal
- antonyms:
- enemy, foe
- similar words:
- boyfriend, companion, comrade, girlfriend, mate
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| definition 2: |
a person who supports a group or a cause with money.
The friends of the library raised money to buy books.- synonyms:
- patron, supporter
- similar words:
- advocate, sponsor
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| related words: |
acquaintance, buddy, comfort, guest |
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| derivations: |
friendless (adj.), friendlessness (n.) |
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