Friends With Benefits

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /frɛndz wɪð ˈbɛnɪfɪts/

Definitions of friends with benefits

noun a person who one knows and with whom one has a casual physical relationship without any commitment or emotional involvement

Example Sentences

A1 My friend has a special relationship with benefits.

A2 They are friends with benefits, but they don't want a serious commitment.

B1 Their arrangement as friends with benefits works well for both of them.

B2 Being friends with benefits can sometimes lead to complications in emotions.

C1 The concept of friends with benefits is often portrayed in movies and TV shows.

C2 Establishing boundaries is crucial in a friends with benefits relationship to avoid misunderstandings.

Examples of friends with benefits in a Sentence

formal They have established a relationship as friends with benefits.

informal They're just friends with benefits, nothing serious.

slang They're FWBs, keeping it casual.

figurative Their friendship comes with added benefits, if you know what I mean.

Grammatical Forms of friends with benefits

past tense

had friends with benefits

plural

friends with benefits

comparative

more friends with benefits

superlative

most friends with benefits

present tense

have friends with benefits

future tense

will have friends with benefits

perfect tense

have had friends with benefits

continuous tense

are having friends with benefits

singular

friend with benefits

positive degree

friends with benefits

infinitive

to have friends with benefits

gerund

having friends with benefits

participle

friends with benefits

Origin and Evolution of friends with benefits

First Known Use: 1990 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'friends with benefits' originated in the late 20th century in the United States.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a casual relationship where friends engage in sexual activities without being in a committed romantic relationship, the term has since become more widely recognized and accepted in popular culture.