friendly

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Antonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.4 Adverb 1.4.1 Synonyms 1.4.2 Translations 1.5 Noun 1.5.1 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /fr'εndli/
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[edit] Etymology

friend + -ly

[edit] Adjective

friendly (comparative more friendly, superlative most friendly)

1. Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.

   Pets must be friendly, working animals rather obedient

2. Inviting, characteristic of friendliness.

   He gave a friendly smile.

3. Having an easy relationship with something, as in user-friendly etc.
4. Without any hostility, as in friendly competition.
5. (military) Of or pertaining to friendlies (friendly noun sense 2, below). Also applied to other bipolar confrontations, such as team sports

   The soldier was killed by friendly fire]].

[edit] Antonyms

• unfriendly

[edit] Derived terms

• friendliness
• friendly fire
• Friendly Islands
• user-friendly

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[edit] Adverb

friendly (comparative more friendly, superlative most friendly)

1. In a friendly manner, like a friend.

[edit] Synonyms

• amicably, friendlily

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[edit] Noun

friendly (plural friendlies)

1. (sports) A game which is of no consequence in terms of ranking, betting etc.

   Even as friendlies, derbies soften arouse string emotions

2. Person or entity on the same side of a conflict.

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