CEFR A2

buddy

noun

Meaning

A close friend or companion.

Examples

He's been my best buddy since kindergarten.
Don't worry, I'll help you out, buddy.

Synonyms: pal, mate, friend, companion

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buddy (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌdi/

Definition

A close friend or companion.

Examples

He's been my best buddy since kindergarten.
Don't worry, I'll help you out, buddy.
She introduced me to her new buddy from work.

How to Use buddy

my buddy (collocation): Referring to a close friend. — "I'm going to the movies with my buddy tonight."
hey buddy (collocation): An informal greeting to a friend. — "Hey buddy, what's up?"

Synonyms of buddy

Words with a similar meaning to buddy:

pal
mate
friend
companion

Antonyms of buddy

Words with the opposite meaning to buddy:

enemy
stranger

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