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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 definition: 1. behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone: 2. A friendly place is pleasant and makes you…. Learn more.

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

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   Jul 10, 2012 · The meaning of FRIENDLY is of, relating to, or befitting a friend. How to use friendly in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Friendly.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › friendlyFRIENDLY Synonyms: 331 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   The words amicable and neighborly are common synonyms of friendly. While all three words mean "exhibiting goodwill and an absence of antagonism," friendly stresses cordiality and often warmth or intimacy of personal relations.

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

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   Definition of friendly adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › friendlyFriendly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   adjective. characteristic of or befitting a friend. “ friendly advice”. “a friendly neighborhood”. “the only friendly person here”. “a friendly host and hostess”. synonyms: affable, amiable, cordial, genial. diffusing warmth and friendliness.

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

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   5 meanings: 1. showing or expressing liking, goodwill, or trust 2. on the same side; not hostile 3. tending or disposed to help.... Click for more definitions.

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   Friendly definition: characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship. See examples of FRIENDLY used in a sentence.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFRIENDLY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   FRIENDLY definition: 1. behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone: 2. to know and like someone: 3. a sports…. Learn more.

10. www.wordreference.com › definition › friendlyfriendly - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    adj. characteristic of or appropriate to a friend: a friendly greeting. kind; helpful: a friendly passerby. sympathetic: nations who are friendly to our cause. amicable; neighborly: a friendly game of softball.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › friendlyFriendly - definition of friendly by The Free Dictionary

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    1. showing or expressing liking, goodwill, or trust: a friendly smile. 2. on the same side; not hostile. 3. tending or disposed to help or support; favourable: a friendly breeze helped them escape. n, pl -lies.