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Friend
Sounds like
FREND
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Simple meaning
What does Friend mean?
Someone you like and trust.
Dictionary definition
A person you like, trust, and enjoy spending time with; also to add someone as a contact online.
Example sentences
Friend in a sentence
easy
My friend saved me a seat.
medium
She is a kind friend.
hard
A good friend listens, supports, and treats others with respect.
Synonyms
Words like Friend
companionSomeone who spends time with you.
friendshipRelated word that supports the meaning of friend.
Antonyms
Opposite words
enemyA person who opposes or harms another.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to friend, depending on context.
Word family
Friend word family
Base word
friend
noun
friends
More than one friend.
verb
friended
Past form of friend.
verb
friending
Action form of friend.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does friend mean?
Friend means someone you like and trust.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to friend?
Companion is close in meaning to friend in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of friend?
Enemy contrasts with friend.
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