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Foundation level · Year 4 · free

buddy

noun · Say it: BUD-ee

What it means

Foundation

a friend, especially a close one

On the school trip, each child held hands with a buddy.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms (similar meaning)

  • chum
  • friend
  • mate
  • pal

Antonyms (opposite meaning)

  • enemy

More examples

  • Jack and his buddy spent all afternoon building a den at the park.

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