friendly

Word parts

friend + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈfrɛndli/ or /ˈfrɛnli/

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Adjective

Positive friendly

Comparative friendlier

Superlative friendliest

1. If someone is friendly they are willing to become a friend, or they act like they are a friend.

Related words

• friend
• friendliness
• friendly fire

Noun

Singular friendly

Plural friendlies

1. (slang) In war, a friendly is someone on your side.

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