Meaning & Definition of Friend in English
English⟶
Friend
/frɛnd/
noun
1. A person you know well and regard with affection and trust
- "He was my best friend at the university"
synonym:
- friend
2. An associate who provides cooperation or assistance
- "He's a good ally in fight"
synonym:
- ally,
- friend
3. A person with whom you are acquainted
- "I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances"
- "We are friends of the family"
synonym:
- acquaintance,
- friend
4. A person who backs a politician or a team etc.
- "All their supporters came out for the game"
- "They are friends of the library"
synonym:
- supporter,
- protagonist,
- champion,
- admirer,
- booster,
- friend
5. A member of the religious society of friends founded by george fox (the friends have never called themselves quakers)
synonym:
- Friend,
- Quaker
Examples of using
Tom was my best friend at that time.
"Does he like you?" "No, but he's a good friend and we have fun together."
I was speaking with your friend.