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WEBJul 17, 2023 · friend noun & adjective. Meaning & use. noun. 1.a. Old English–. A person with whom one has developed a close and informal relationship of mutual trust and intimacy; (more generally) a close acquaintance. Often with adjective indicating the closeness of the relationship, as best, good, close, etc. Cf. mate n.2, pal n.3.
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