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friends

/fɹɛn(d)z/

Meanings
noun
A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

Examples :

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."
person human family society group character

Related Words

Illustration important

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

Illustration assistance

assistance noun

/əˈsɪs.təns/

Aid; help; the act or result of assisting.

"The student received assistance from the teacher with her math homework. "

Illustration affection

affection noun

/əˈfɛkʃən/

The act of affecting or acting upon.

"The affection of the sun on the ripening tomatoes turned them a vibrant red. "

Illustration girlfriend

girlfriend noun

/ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/ /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/

A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

"Marc went to the park with his girlfriend and watched the sunset with her."

Illustration officially

officially adverb

/əˈfɪʃəli/

In an official manner; according to official rules or regulations.

"The school officially announced the new dress code on Monday. "

Illustration relationships

relationships noun

/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/ /rɪˈleɪʃʌnʃɪps/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"Building strong relationships with classmates can make learning more enjoyable. "

Illustration girlfriends

girlfriends noun

/ˈɡɜːrlfrendz/ /ˈɡɝːlfrɛndz/

A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

"Marc went to the park with his girlfriend and watched the sunset with her."

Illustration acquainted

acquainted verb

/əˈkwæɪntəd/ /əˈkweɪntɪd/

(followed by with) To furnish or give experimental knowledge of; to make (one) to know; to make familiar.

"I think you should acquaint him with the realities of the situation."

Illustration boyfriends

boyfriends noun

/ˈbɔɪfrendz/

A male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

""Sarah introduced her two boyfriends, Mark and David, to her parents." "

Illustration indirectly

indirectly adverb

/ˌɪndaɪˈɹɛktli/

In an indirect manner.

"The teacher indirectly suggested that we needed to study more by mentioning the upcoming test several times. "

Illustration networking

networking verb

/ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈnɛˌtwɜːkɪŋ/

To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.

"Many people find it worthwhile to network for jobs and information."

Illustration roommates

roommates noun

/ˈruːmmeɪts/ /ˈruːmˌmeɪts/

A person with whom one shares a room, as at university etc.

"My roommates and I take turns cleaning our shared apartment. "