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The meaning of the English word "friends" and how you use it

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friends
(noun) (pl.) people you like and spend time with
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These are my friends .
My friends and I are going to the cinema .
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Henry Cole's Motorbike Collection
To me , riding motorcycles you become friends with them .
Legend of Oz: Dorothy's Return - Trailer
Now , to help her old friends ...
The Reality of Immortality
how many people will make friends with it
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be...friends...with
(expression) (infinitive) to be on good or affectionate terms with (someone)
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Adrián Camacho

Adrián Camacho

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Adrián is a SP language assistant, EN-SP content localizer, and EN tutor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures and has worked in language-learning for almost 10 years.
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Rachel just wants to be friends with everyone .
You should n't be friends with mean people .
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The Odds of Finding Life and Love
that an online poll of my friends says is about 13 percent for the average person who happens to be friends with me .
Water Fountain Hygiene - Parks and Recreation Clip
I have found five candidates I 'd like to hire and two I 'd like to be lifelong friends with .
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friends in high places
(idiom) people in senior positions who are able and willing to use their influence to help you
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It's helpful to have friends in high places .
I don't have friends in high places , but I wish I did .
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friends...with
(expression) in a friendly relationship
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Aline de Barros Kauffma

Aline de Barros Kauffma

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Aline has a bachelor's degree in Travel & Hospitality and worked in the aviation industry for almost 20 years. She lives in São Paulo, Brazil and is now a full-time translator and localizer.
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I am friends with my brother .
They are good friends with the teacher .
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Gifted - Trailer
I am good friends with the headmaster of the Oaks Academy for Gifted Education . / No .
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best friends
(noun) (pl.) a very close friend One can have more than one "best friend".
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Aline de Barros Kauffma

Aline de Barros Kauffma

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Aline has a bachelor's degree in Travel & Hospitality and worked in the aviation industry for almost 20 years. She lives in São Paulo, Brazil and is now a full-time translator and localizer.
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Jake and Paul are best friends .
My best friends came over for dinner .
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Wish Dragon - Netflix Trailer
Best friends . / Forever .
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