n. Function: noun
a person with whom one is on good and, usually, familiar terms FF1C; he is one of my closest friends FF1E;
Synonyms: acquaintance, amigo, cater-cousin, confidant, familiar, intimate, mate; compare ASSOCIATE 3
Related Words: alter ego, best friend, bosom friend; ally, colleague, partner; nodding acquaintance
Contrasted Words: enemy; adversary, antagonist, opponent; competitor, rival
Antonyms: foe