friend

noun
UK: /frend/
US: /frend/

  1. A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.

    1. My friend helped me move to a new apartment last weekend. [ ] [ ]
    2. Although we don't see each other often, she remains a very close friend. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who supports and helps another; an ally or supporter.

    1. He is a friend to the environment and always tries to recycle. [ ] [ ]
    2. The organization aims to be a friend to those in need, offering support and guidance. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

acquaintance ally mate supporter companion
friend verb

  1. To act as a friend to; to befriend.

    1. I tried to friend her, but she seemed uninterested in making new connections. [ ] [ ]
    2. He decided to friend the new student in school, showing him around and making him feel welcome. [ ] [ ]

  2. To add someone to a list of contacts on a social networking site.

    1. I sent him a friend request on Facebook after meeting him at the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. She tried to friend her boss on LinkedIn, but he didn't accept the invitation. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "friend" in English means: A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection., A person who supports and helps another; an ally or supporter..

The phonetic transcription of "friend" is /frend/ in British English and /frend/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "friend": acquaintance, ally, mate, supporter, companion.

Example usage of "friend": "My friend helped me move to a new apartment last weekend.". More examples on the page.