noun
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
Examples
- he was my best friend at the university
noun
an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
Synonyms
Examples
- he's a good ally in fight
noun
a person with whom you are acquainted
Synonyms
Examples
- I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances
- we are friends of the family
noun
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
Synonyms
Examples
- all their supporters came out for the game
- they are friends of the library
noun
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
Synonyms
Quaker