Meaning & use
best friend
The person one likes and trusts most among all their friends.
See it in a sentence
My best friend has known all my secrets since we were in elementary school together.
She called her best friend first to share the exciting news about the job offer.
A note on using this word
Often abbreviated informally as "BFF" (best friend forever) in casual writing and texting among younger speakers.
Words with a similar meaning
closest friendconfidant
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