Friend Synonyms

68 friend synonyms include companion, boon companion, bosom friend, best friend, close friend, intimate, confidante, confidant, familiar, and soul mate. Friend is a noun, and its antonyms are enemy and opponent. Here are some additional synonyms for "friend" with example sentences.

Another word for Friend

68 other ways to say friend.

1. companion

  • workmate  
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  • spar  
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  • soul mate  
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  • sister  
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  • sidekick  
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  • shadow  
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  • second self  
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  • schoolmate  
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  • playmate  
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  • playfellow  
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  • pal  
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  • paisan  
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  • oppo  
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  • offsider  
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  • mucker  
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  • mate  
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  • marrow  
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  • marrer  
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  • marra  
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  • main man  
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  • intimate
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  • homie  
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  • homegirl  
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  • homeboy  
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  • gabba  
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  • fidus Achates  
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  • familiar
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  • cully  
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  • crony  
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  • confidante  
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  • confidant  
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  • comrade  
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  • compeer  
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  • companion
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  • compadre  
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  • close friend  
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  • classmate  
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  • chum  
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  • china  
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  • butty  
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  • buddy  
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  • bruvver  
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  • bruv  
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  • brother  
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  • bro  
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  • bosom pal  
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  • bosom friend  
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  • bosom buddy  
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  • boon companion  
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  • bezzie  
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  • best friend  
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  • associate
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  • amigo  
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  • alter ego  
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  • ally
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2. patron

  • well-wisher  
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  • supporter  
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  • sponsor  
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  • patron  
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  • Maecenas  
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  • defender  
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  • champion
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  • benefactrix  
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  • benefactrice  
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  • benefactress  
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  • benefactor  
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  • backer  
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  • angel  
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Use friend in a Sentence

A true friend supports you always.

Don't be so gullible, my friend.

Every friend adds unique value.

Fear of being labeled an abetter kept him from helping his friend.

He is truly a good friend.

I like hiking, whereas my friend prefers swimming.

My friend says it's okay.

She felt sad about losing her best friend.

Today is my best friend’s birthday party.