friend β a person you know well and like, who is not a family member
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person you know well and like, who is not a family member
Pronunciation (IPA): /frend/
Example Sentences
- My friend ate my homework... literally. He's a goat.
- A true friend is someone who thinks you're a good egg even though you're slightly cracked.
- I've known my best friend since we were kids.
friend
NOUN[/frend/]
a person you know well and like, who is not a family member
a person you know well and like, who is not a family member
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
π€Pronunciation
π³Etymology
Origin
The word 'friend' derives from Old English 'frΔond', which evolved from a Germanic root meaning 'to love'. Originally, it denoted 'a loved one' or 'a person who is loved', reflecting the affective bond at the heart of friendship.
Breakdown
frΔond (loved one) derives from the Germanic root frΔogan (to love), with the -d suffix forming the past participle meaning 'beloved' or 'one who is loved'.
π΅Rhyme
πCollocations
πExamples
βMy friend ate my homework... literally. He's a goat.β
βA true friend is someone who thinks you're a good egg even though you're slightly cracked.β
βI've known my best friend since we were kids.β
βShe helped me when I was in trouble. That's what friends are for.β
βFriends don't let friends text their ex at 2 AM.β
πRelated Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.