a person you know well and regard with affection and trust; he was my best friend at the university'

an associate who provides cooperation or assistance; hes a good ally in fight

[ Syn: ally ]

a person with whom you are acquainted; I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances; we are friends of the family

[ Syn: acquaintance , acquaintance ]

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.; all their supporters came out for the game; they are friends of the library

[ Syn: supporter , protagonist , champion , admirer , booster ]

a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)

[ Syn: friend , quaker ]