Friend

Pronunciation: /frɛnd/

Definitions of friend

noun a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is coming over to play.

A2 I met my friend at the park yesterday.

B1 I consider her my best friend.

B2 My friend and I have known each other since we were kids.

C1 My friend always knows how to make me laugh.

C2 I trust my friend with all my secrets.

Examples of friend in a Sentence

formal I have known my friend for over ten years and we have always had a strong bond.

informal My friend and I are planning to go to the beach this weekend.

slang I can always count on my friend to have my back no matter what.

figurative A true friend is like a diamond - rare, precious, and always shining bright.

Grammatical Forms of friend

• past tense: befriended
• plural: friends
• comparative: friendlier
• superlative: friendliest
• present tense: befriends
• future tense: will befriend
• perfect tense: have befriended
• continuous tense: is befriending
• singular: friend
• positive degree: friendly
• infinitive: befriend
• gerund: befriending
• participle: befriended

Origin and Evolution of friend

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'friend' originated from the Old English word 'freond', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'frijōnd'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'friend' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including companionship, support, and loyalty.