friends
Translation
friends, mates
Examples
We have been friends for years.
We have been friends for years.
He is good at making friends.
He is good at making friends.
Let's just be friends.
Let's just be friends.
Grammar Patterns
to be friends with ((sb.)) to have a friendship with (sb.) We are good friends with our neighbours.
to make friends with ((sb.)) to become a friend of (sb.) It's easy to make friends at school.
Similar Words
Synonyms: companions, pals, mates; Antonyms: enemies, foes
Etymology
The plural form of 'friend'. Derived from Old English 'frēond'.
Memory Tips
'Friends' is simply more than one 'friend'. The '-s' at the end makes it plural.