Definitionsordbok
Engelska

Friend

frɛnd
Extremt Vanlig
200 - 300
200 - 300
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Friend -

A person whom one knows, likes, and trusts; a person with whom one is allied in a struggle or cause.

Exempel: She has been my friend for over 10 years.
Användning: informalSammanhang: everyday conversations, personal relationships
Notera: This is the most common meaning of 'friend' referring to a close acquaintance or companion.

A contact on a social media platform or in an online community.

Exempel: I have many friends on Facebook.
Användning: informalSammanhang: online interactions, social media
Notera: In the digital age, the term 'friend' is often used to describe connections on social networking sites.

A person who supports, sympathizes with, or patronizes a group, cause, or movement.

Exempel: She is a friend of the environment and always volunteers for clean-up campaigns.
Användning: formalSammanhang: advocacy, activism
Notera: This meaning highlights a supportive relationship towards a specific cause or group.

Synonymer för Friend

Pal

A pal is a close friend or companion.
Exempel: I'm meeting up with my pal for coffee later.
Notera: Pal is a more informal term compared to 'friend.'

Buddy

Buddy is a friendly term used to refer to a close friend or companion.
Exempel: Hey buddy, how's it going?
Notera: Buddy is often used in a casual or familiar way.

Mate

Mate is a term used in British English to refer to a friend or companion.
Exempel: He's been my mate since we were kids.
Notera: Mate is commonly used in British English and may not be as common in American English.

Comrade

Comrade is a formal term used to refer to a friend or ally, especially in a political or military context.
Exempel: We fought together as comrades in the war.
Notera: Comrade carries a sense of camaraderie and shared experiences, often used in more serious or historical contexts.

Chum

Chum is a British term for a close friend or companion.
Exempel: She's my chum from college.
Notera: Chum is a more informal and somewhat old-fashioned term for friend.

Friends uttryck och vanliga fraser

Best friend

A best friend is someone who is closest to you and with whom you share a deep bond and trust.
Exempel: Sarah has been my best friend since we were kids.
Notera: This term emphasizes a higher level of closeness and emotional connection compared to a general friend.

Close friend

A close friend is someone you are very friendly with and share personal thoughts and experiences.
Exempel: Mark and I have been close friends for years.
Notera: This term indicates a level of intimacy and familiarity beyond a casual friend.

Good friend

A good friend is someone who is supportive, trustworthy, and caring.
Exempel: Linda is such a good friend; she always listens to me when I need to talk.
Notera: This term suggests a positive and reliable friendship but may not imply the same level of closeness as 'best friend' or 'close friend.'

Fair-weather friend

A fair-weather friend is someone who is supportive only during good times but disappears during difficult or challenging situations.
Exempel: I thought she was a true friend, but she turned out to be just a fair-weather friend who is only there when things are going well.
Notera: This term carries a negative connotation, implying superficial or conditional friendship.

Friend in need is a friend indeed

This proverb means that a true friend is someone who shows their loyalty and support during times of trouble or difficulty.
Exempel: When I was sick, Maria stayed by my side the whole time. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
Notera: This phrase emphasizes the importance of genuine support and loyalty in friendship.

Old friend

An old friend is someone you have known for a long time, even if you haven't been in touch regularly.
Exempel: I reconnected with an old friend from high school on social media.
Notera: This term highlights the duration of the friendship, often implying a sense of nostalgia and shared history.

Fair-weather friendship

A fair-weather friendship is a superficial relationship based on mutual convenience or advantage.
Exempel: She only hangs out with us when we have something to offer; it's just a fair-weather friendship.
Notera: This term extends the negative connotation of 'fair-weather friend' to describe the nature of the entire relationship.

Friends vardagliga (slang) uttryck

Amigo

Amigo is the Spanish word for friend and is often used in English to refer to a close friend or companion. It can add a touch of international flair to conversations.
Exempel: Gracias, amigo, I appreciate your help.
Notera: Amigo has a multicultural or international connotation compared to the English word 'friend'.

Homie

Homie is a term derived from 'homeboy' or 'homegirl', used informally to refer to a close friend, especially in urban or hip-hop culture. It denotes a strong bond or loyalty.
Exempel: Hey homie, what's good?
Notera: Homie carries a more specific cultural or urban connotation compared to 'friend'.

Sidekick

Sidekick is a term often used in a playful or humorous way to refer to a close companion or partner in crime. It implies a sense of adventure or mischief.
Exempel: My best friend is also my trusty sidekick.
Notera: Sidekick has a more whimsical or exaggerated connotation compared to 'friend', often associated with superhero or buddy-cop dynamics.

Friend - Exempel

I met my best friend in kindergarten.
My friend helped me move to my new apartment.
We share a love for hiking with our friends.

Friends grammatik

Friend - Substantiv (Noun) / Substantiv, singular eller massa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: friend
Böjningar
Substantiv, plural (Noun, plural): friends
Substantiv, singular eller massa (Noun, singular or mass): friend
Stavelser, Avgränsning och Betoning
Friend innehåller 1 stavelser: friend
Fonetik transkription: ˈfrend
friend , ˈfrend (Den röda stavelsen är betonad)

Friend - Betydelse och användningsfrekvens

Ordets frekvens- och betydelseindex indikerar hur ofta ett ord förekommer i ett givet språk. Ju mindre antalet är, desto oftare används ordet. De vanligast använda orden sträcker sig vanligtvis från cirka 1 till 4000.
Friend: 200 - 300 (Extremt Vanlig).
Detta betydelseindex hjälper dig att fokusera på de mest användbara orden under din språkinlärningsprocess.
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