friendly
[ frend-lee ]
/ ˈfrɛnd li /
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adjective, friend·li·er, friend·li·est.
adverb
Also friend·li·ly . in a friendly manner; like a friend.
noun, plural friend·lies.
a person who is in sympathetic relationship to oneself or one's side; an ally or supporter.
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British Dictionary definitions for friendly (1 of 2)
friendly
/ (ˈfrɛndlɪ) /
adjective -lier or -liest
showing or expressing liking, goodwill, or trusta friendly smile
on the same side; not hostile
tending or disposed to help or support; favourablea friendly breeze helped them escape
noun plural -lies
Also called: friendly match sport a match played for its own sake, and not as part of a competition, etc
Derived forms of friendly
friendlily, adverbfriendliness, nounBritish Dictionary definitions for friendly (2 of 2)
-friendly
adj combining form
helpful, easy, or good for the person or thing specifiedozone-friendly
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