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friend

The word “friend” has 1 syllable: friend

It's pronounced as /frɛnd/

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In the thesaurus, “friend” has 125 synonyms and 34 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for friend along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for friend

Antonyms for friend

Meanings of friend

  • noun
    1. A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.
    2. An associate who provides assistance.
    3. A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted.
    4. A person who backs or supports something.
    5. An object or idea that can be used for good.
    6. (used only in the vocative) Used as a form of address when warning someone.
    7. A function or class granted special access to the private and protected members of another class.
    8. A spring-loaded camming device.
    9. A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.
    10. A relative, a relation by blood or marriage.
  • verb
    1. To act as a friend to, to befriend; to be friendly to, to help.
    2. To add (a person) to a list of friends on a social networking site; to officially designate (someone) as a friend.

Example Sentences

  • My best friend helped me study for the exam.
  • She introduced me to her childhood friend at the party.
  • A true friend supports you during difficult times.
  • He called his friend to ask for advice.
  • Their dog became a loyal friend to the whole family.

On this page you'll find 159 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to friend, such as: abettor, accomplice, acquaintance, add, adherent, adversary, advocate.

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