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   friendly

   /ˈfrɛn(d)li/

   adjective

   • 1. kind and pleasant: "they were friendly to me" Similar affectionateaffableamiablegenialcongenialcordialwarmdemonstrativeconvivialcompanionablecompany-lovingsociablegregariousoutgoingclubbablecomradelyneighbourlyhospitableapproachableeasy to get along withaccessiblecommunicativeopenunreservedeasy-goinggood-naturedkindlybenignamenableagreeableobligingsympatheticwell disposedbenevolentcouthyinformal:chummypallyclubbymateydecentbuddy-buddyrare:conversableamicablecongenialcordialpleasantgood-naturedeasycasualinformalunceremoniouscomradelyconfidentialcloseintimatefamiliarpeaceablepeacefulconciliatoryharmoniousnon-hostileOpposite unfriendlyhostile
   • ▪ (of a person) on good or affectionate terms: "I was friendly with one of the local farmers"
   • ▪ (of relations) not in conflict: "we want friendly relations with all countries"
   • ▪ not seriously or unpleasantly competitive or divisive: "friendly rivalry between the two schools"
   • ▪ (of a game or match) not forming part of a serious competition.
   • 2. denoting something that is adapted for or is not harmful to a specified thing: "an environment-friendly agronomic practice"
   • 3. favourable or serviceable: "no one noticed her as she slipped out—it was a friendly night" Similar favourableadvantageousbeneficialbenevolenthelpfulwell disposedgoodluckyprovidentialOpposite unfavourable
   • 4. (of troops or equipment) of, belonging to, or allied with one's own forces: "the risk of blowing up friendly forces is minimized"

   noun

   • 1. a game or match that does not form part of a serious competition: British "England will play two friendlies in Sardinia"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFRIENDLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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     FRIENDLY meaning: 1. behaving in a pleasant, kind way...

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › friendlyFriendly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word friendly, which can be an adjective, adverb, or noun. Friendly means showing goodwill, not hostile, helpful, or accommodating.

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   Friendly means showing or expressing liking, goodwill, or trust, or tending or disposed to help or support. It can also be a noun for a person who is in sympathetic relationship to oneself or one's side. See more meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and examples of friendly.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfriendly adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   • behaving in a kind and pleasant way because you like somebody or want to help them. a warm and friendly person. The bar is great and the staff are friendly.
   • showing that somebody is kind; making you feel relaxed and as though you are among friends. a friendly smile/welcome. a friendly gesture/greeting. a small hotel with a friendly atmosphere.
   • treating somebody as a friend. friendly with somebody We soon became friendly with the couple next door. She was on friendly terms with most of the hospital staff.
   • (especially of the relationship between countries) not treating somebody/something as an enemy. The government has maintained friendly relations with the Japanese.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFRIENDLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Friendly, describes people who are kind, caring, and make you feel comfortable. You might be new to town, but the people are so friendly that you'll soon feel right at home. The noun friend is at the root of the adjective friendly. When you're friendly, you treat everyone like a friend — with warmth and respect.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of friendly – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Friendly means behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone or knowing and liking someone. It can also describe a sports match that is not part of an official competition. See more meanings, translations and examples of friendly.