Friends

  • companion (n): a person who spends a lot of time with you [friends or partners]

    acquaintance (n): conversance, relationship, associate, colleague => a person that you know, but usually not a close friend

    best buddy/ best mate (n): people who have a special bond with you

    company (n): a group of people who work or perform together

    sibling (n): brother, sister, sibsib

    shared interests (n): had the same hobbies

    bond (n): a close connection between people or something

    get together (v): meeting each other (with/without an appointment)

    hang out with sb (v): spending time with someone in a specific place

    socialize (v): to meet and spend time with people in order to enjoy yourself

    get on well with sb (v): have a good relationship with someone

    fall out with sb (v): separate from, create a gap between (broken relationship), to argue with someone

    catch up with s.o (v): spending time with someone to learn about their recent activities after a period of little or no contact

    sociable (a): friendly, outgoing

    outgoing (a): extroverted, comfortable in social situations or with meeting new people

    chummy (a): friendly, close, familiar, intimate, sociable, buddy-buddy

    extrovert(ed) (a): confident with other people, energetic in social situations, enjoys being with many people around

    introvert(ed) (a): shy, non-communicative, quiet, silent, bashful, enjoys small group interactions

    gregarious (a): open with someone; likes to hang out with other people

    kind-hearted (a): always willing to help others

    supportive (a): encouraging people or helping them with sympathy

    trustworthy (a): reliable

    flesh and blood (idioms): the relative(s)

    a soulmate (idioms): someone who shares a deep connection, often in spirit and emotion

    confide in sb (idioms): to trust someone enough to reveal a secret

    see sb as a family member (idioms): regard someone with deep affection and care as a member of one’s family

    through every thick and thin (idioms): under all circumstances -> remain supportive and loyal to someone in good or bad conditions/times

    ups and downs (idioms): the good and bad times in life or a relationship

    Birds of a feather flock together (idioms): people who share the same interests or have the same characteristics often get together

    be (as) thick as thieves (idioms): very close friends -> share secrets

    lend a helping hand to sb (idioms): to help someone

    turn to sb (idioms): get help from someone

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