Pal

Pronunciation: /pæl/

Definitions of pal

noun a close friend or companion

Example Sentences

A1 My pal and I went to the park to play soccer.

A2 I always share my snacks with my pal during lunch.

B1 My pal and I have been friends since we were kids.

B2 I trust my pal to keep my secrets safe.

C1 My pal is always there for me, no matter what.

C2 I consider my pal to be like a brother to me.

Examples of pal in a Sentence

formal I consider him to be my close friend and confidant, or what some might call a pal.

informal Hey pal, can you pass me the remote?

slang Me and my pal are heading to the beach for some fun in the sun.

figurative The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the landscape as if bidding farewell to its pal, the earth.

Grammatical Forms of pal

• past tense: palled
• plural: pals
• comparative: paler
• superlative: palest
• present tense: pal
• future tense: will pal
• perfect tense: have palled
• continuous tense: am palling
• singular: pal
• positive degree: pal
• infinitive: to pal
• gerund: palling
• participle: palling

Origin and Evolution of pal

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Romani

Story behind the word: The word 'pal' originated from the Romani language, where it was used to refer to a brother or comrade.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'pal' evolved to be used more broadly in English to refer to a close friend or companion, often in a casual or familiar way.