Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person with whom you share a bond of mutual affection and trust, who is not a relative or romantic partner.
Friend
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Examples:
John is my best friend.
But Duncan and his friends walked away quickly.
"A very good friend of mine," concluded D'Artagnan.
Etymology:
Originating from Old English freond, related to freogan meaning to love and sharing roots with Dutch vriend and German Freund, all stemming from Proto-Germanic *frijōjands, denoting a loved one.
Usage Statistics:
427 mentions per 1 million words 
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