friend
Beginner (A1)
IPA: /frɛnd/
KK: /frɛnd/
noun
Definition
A person you know well and like; someone you trust and enjoy spending time with.
Example
She has been my friend since childhood.
Conversation
I met a new friend at the park yesterday.
That's great! What were you guys doing?
We just talked and got to know each other better, it was nice.
Sounds like a fun time! Making new friends is always exciting.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
companion
ally
mate
Antonyms
enemy
foe
rival
transitive verb
Definition
To become friends with someone; to act as a friend to someone.
Example
She decided to friend him on social media after they met at the conference.
Tense Forms
Past: friended
Past Participle: friended
Conversation
I really want to friend more people in my new class.
That's a great idea! Making new friends is always fun.
Yeah, I think I should start by talking to the person next to me.
Root Explanation
Friend → The word 'friend' originates from Old English 'freond', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*frijōndz', meaning one who loves or is beloved. The root is related to the concept of love and affection, indicating a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
Memory Tip
Think of someone you 'love' or have a 'bond' with — that's what a friend is, someone who is beloved.
Visually Confused Words
fiend
unfriend
befriend
furied
friand
rind
rend
fred