(linguistics, translation studies, lexicography) A word in a language that bears a deceptive resemblance to a word in another language but in fact has a different meaning.

A person, typically someone other than a family member, spouse or lover, whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection. / An associate who provides assistance.

(transitive, obsolete) To act as a friend to, to befriend; to be friendly to, to help.

Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character. / Inviting, characteristic of friendliness. / Having an easy or accepting relationship with something.

(sports) A game which is of no consequence in terms of ranking, betting etc. / A person or entity on the same side in a conflict.

(archaic) In a friendly manner, like a friend.

Weapons fire from allied or friendly forces, as opposed to fire coming from enemy forces or enemy fire.

plural of friend

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of friend

(uncountable) The condition of being friends. / (countable) A friendly relationship, or a relationship as friends. / (uncountable) Good will.