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The correct spelling is friend.
How to pronounce friend
IPA: /fɹɛnd/
Say it like: Free-nd
The correct spelling is friend. A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection. For example: "John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college. Trust is important between friends. I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."
Usage Examples
“John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college. Trust is important between friends. I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy.”
“The Automobile Association is every motorist's friend. The police is every law-abiding citizen's friend.”
“a friend of a friend; I added him as a friend on Facebook, but I hardly know him.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.
- 2.An associate who provides assistance.
- 3.A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted.
- 4.A person who backs or supports something.
- 5.An object or idea that can be used for good.
verb
- 1.To act as a friend to, to befriend; to be friendly to, to help.
- 2.To add (a person) to a list of friends on a social networking site; to officially designate (someone) as a friend.
Spelling pattern and memory trick
Pattern
IE order
Why it happens
Friend uses IE, not EI.
Memory trick: A friEND is with you to the END.
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