Meaning & use

friendship

noun·Everyday

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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