friend
Translation
friend, mate
Examples
She is my best friend.
She is my best friend.
He is a friend of the family.
He is a friend of the family.
Grammar Patterns
a friend of ((sb.'s)) a person one knows He is a friend of mine.
to be friends with ((sb.)) to have a friendship with (sb.) I am friends with her.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pal, mate, companion; Antonyms: enemy, foe
Etymology
From Old English 'frēond', related to 'frēon' meaning 'to love'.
Memory Tips
A 'friend' is someone you are 'free' to be yourself with.