Friendship and Enmity

someone we like and trust

David and Samantha became friends after meeting at a book club and discovered their shared passion for literature.

a close friend

James and David have been best buddies since they were kids, always looking out for each other.

a close friend or companion, typically used in a friendly manner

Hey, pal, want to grab lunch later?

(of animals) to have sex for breeding or reproduction

The birds mate during the spring season to raise their young.

someone or something that regularly keeps another company, providing friendship, support, or association

She has been his loyal companion for many years.

a person's closest and most trusted friend, with whom they share a strong bond and deep understanding

a person who attends or attended the same school as another

someone who is or was in the same class as you at school or college

At the class reunion, old classmates reminisced about their shared experiences and achievements.

a person who is a member of the same team as another person, typically in sports or other competitive activities

She passed the ball to her teammate.

someone who is living next to us or somewhere very close to us

I noticed my neighbor's mailbox was overflowing, so I let them know.

someone with whom one works

My colleague and I collaborated on a project that received high praise from our manager for its innovative approach.

a person sharing a room, apartment, or house with one or more people

She met her roommate on the first day of college and they quickly became friends.

the state of companionship or mutual support among members of a group

someone's best friend, ‌used by young people on social media, especially in text messages

Despite living in different cities, Tom and James have remained BFFs for over a decade, talking on the phone every day.

the perfect romantic partner for a person

someone who is against a person, or hates them

Despite being childhood friends, they grew apart and became bitter enemies in adulthood.

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

In the final round of the chess tournament, he faced his toughest adversary yet.

‌the feeling that one is different from others and therefore not part of a particular group

The constant moving left her with a deep sense of alienation from her peers.

(of two ideas, opinions, etc.) to oppose each other

His personal beliefs often conflict with the principles of his profession, leading to internal struggles.

to be equal to or compete closely with someone or something in terms of skill, ability, or performance

The new smartphone model aims to rival its competitors in terms of features and performance.

someone who plays against another player in a game, contest, etc.

The two opponents faced off in the final match of the tennis tournament.

someone who competes with others in a sport event

The marathon attracted thousands of competitors from around the world.