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pal

/pal/ /pæl/

Meanings
noun
A friend, buddy, mate, cobber; someone to hang around with.

Examples :

"My pal, Liam, always knows how to make me laugh. "
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friend noun

/fɹɛnd/

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

"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."

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project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

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cobber noun

/ˈkɒb.ə(ɹ)/

A pal, buddy, mate, friend; often used in direct address by one male to another.

""G'day, cobber! Fancy a beer after work?" "

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ironically adverb

/aɪˈrɑnɪkli/ /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

(manner) In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony.

"The student, known for being incredibly organized, ironically forgot his homework, resulting in a low grade. "

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someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

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hostile noun

/ˈhɒstaɪl/ /ˈhɑstaɪl/

(chiefly in the plural) An enemy.

"The hostile between the two families made any peaceful solution impossible. "

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friends noun

/fɹɛn(d)z/

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

"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."

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always adverb

/ˈɔː(l).weɪz/ /ˈɔl.weɪz/

At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.

"Airplanes did not always exist as a form of transportation."

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address noun

/æˈdɹɛs/ /əˈdɹɛs/

Direction.

"The address on the envelope was 123 Main Street. "

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informal adjective

/ɪnˈfɔːm(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfɔɹm(ə)l/

Not formal or ceremonious.

"an informal get-together"

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around adjective

/əˈɹaʊnd/

(with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity.

"Is Clare around today?"

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sarcastic adjective

/sɑːˈkæstik/ /sɑɹˈkæstik/

Containing sarcasm.

"Her sarcastic tone made it clear she didn't believe a word he said. "