Meaning & use
friendship
A relationship of mutual affection and trust between people who are not related.
See it in a sentence
Their friendship began in college and lasted for more than forty years.
A good friendship can survive disagreements as long as both people communicate honestly.
A note on using this word
Friendship implies a voluntary, ongoing bond, distinct from mere acquaintance or brief social contact.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
enmityhostility
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