friend — 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/
Korean meaning: 친구, 벗
Korean pronunciation: **프렌**드
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
💡 Concept
a person you know well and like, who is not a family member
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/frend/
🇬🇧 UK/frend/
🌳Etymology
Rootfriend
Origin
고대 영어 'frēond'에서 유래했으며, 이는 '사랑하다'를 뜻하는 게르만어 어근에서 나왔습니다. 원래는 '사랑받는 사람'이라는 의미였어요.
🎵Rhyme
endsendlendblendtrend
end
send
lend
blend
trend
🔗Collocations
best friend
close friend
make friends
old friend
mutual friend
family friend
childhood friend
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My friend ate my homework... literally. He's a goat.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
“She helped me when I was in trouble. That's what friends are for.”
😄 Fun example
“Friends don't let friends text their ex at 2 AM.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
buddypalcompanionmateally
Antonyms
enemyfoestranger
Related
friendshipfriendlybefriendacquaintancecolleague
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