What is another word for friend
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friend
/frend/
A person whom one knows and has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations.
Antonyms of friend
Noun
Strongest matches:
- enemy
- foe
- adversary
- opponent
- rival
Weak matches:
- stranger
- acquaintance
- antagonist
- competitor
- detractor
Adjective
Strongest matches:
- hostile
- unfriendly
- antagonistic
- adversarial
- opposing
Weak matches:
- distant
- aloof
- estranged
- rivalrous
- unacquainted
Synonyms
companion, ally, buddy, pal, mate, confidant, comrade, chum, associate, cohort, accomplice, colleague, partner
Usage examples:
1. After moving to a new city, she felt lonely but was fortunate to quickly make a friend who shared her love for art and music, making the transition much easier.
2. The old oak tree in my backyard has been a steadfast friend, providing shade and comfort through many summers.
3. In programming, a friend function is used to allow access to private or protected data within a class, facilitating operations that require such access without compromising the principles of encapsulation.
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