confidant
Translation
confidant
Examples
She is my closest confidant.
She is my closest confidant.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) confidant a person sb. trusts with secrets He is my most trusted confidant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: close friend, intimate, crony
Etymology
From Latin 'confidere' (to trust), from 'con-' (with) + 'fidere' (to trust). The '-ant' suffix denotes a person.
Memory Tips
A confidant is a person you can confide in. Note the '-ant' ending often refers to a person.