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Definition friend in British English

friend noun

noun
/frend/

▪ best, close, closest, dear, good, great, lifelong, old, trusted

1

someone you know well and like, but who is not a member of your family

Example

She's visiting friends in Scotland.

Example

Helga is a close friend of mine.

Example

I'm having lunch with an old friend.

Example

We stayed with various friends and relatives.

Example

May I introduce Peter Flint, a very old friend of the family.

Example

She has a wide circle of friends.

Synonyms and related words
bestie BFF wingman
1.1

used for referring to a person without mentioning their name

Example

I'll ask my friend at the office if she knows.

Example

The letter was signed simply 'A friend'.

Synonyms and related words
bestie BFF wingman
1.2

if two people are friends, each one is a friend of the other

Example

They used to be good friends, but they've fallen out recently.

Example

A lot of couples remain friends after their marriage ends.

Example

I've been friends with him for years.

Synonyms and related words
bestie BFF wingman
2

a country that has a good relationship with another country

Example

Japan is a valued friend and partner of this country.

Synonyms and related words
exchange friend friendly
Example

Annabel is a friend of the Metropolitan Museum.

Synonyms and related words
supporter follower advocate
4

used by a barrister to refer to a solicitor in court

Example

My friend, Miss Edwards, for the respondents, has failed to address a number of issues.

Synonyms and related words
advocate AG ambulance chaser
Example

The plan to be friends with benefits goes awry.

Definition friend in British English