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| friend·ly [ fréndlee ] |
adjective (comparative friend·li·er, superlative friend·li·est) |
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1. affectionate and trusting: characteristic of or suitable to a relationship between friends
  She's been friendly to us since we moved in.
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2. helpful: tending to be beneficial or favorable toward somebody or something
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sometimes used in combination
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She was only offering some friendly advice.
We support the campaign for wildlife-friendly farming.
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3. on same side: not antagonistic toward or in conflict with another
encountered only friendly aircraft
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4. pleasant and welcoming: having a pleasant welcoming atmosphere
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5. not fiercely competitive: not played or undertaken in a fiercely competitive mood
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6. easy to use: safe or easy to use or operate, or easy to understand
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usually used in combination
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made of child-friendly materials
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noun (plural friend·lies) |
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U.K. game not forming part of competition: a game that is played mainly for practice or entertainment and not as a scheduled event in a competition or league
a series of friendlies
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adverb (comparative friend·li·er, superlative friend·li·est) |
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like friend: in a manner that befits friends
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| friend·li·ly adverb |
| friend·li·ness noun |
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be friendly with somebody to be a friend of or on friendly terms with somebody
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