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friend meaning in Tamil

நண்பன் naṇpaṉ

/fɹɛnd/

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friend in Tamil: நண்பன் (naṇpaṉ), நண்பி (naṇpi), தோழன் (tōḻaṉ), தோழி (tōḻi). In English, friend means a person, typically someone other than a family member, spouse or lover, whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

Tamil words for friend

person whose company one enjoys
நண்பன் naṇpaṉ, நண்பி naṇpi, தோழன் tōḻaṉ, தோழி tōḻi
boyfriend or girlfriend
நண்பன் naṇpaṉ, நண்பி naṇpi, தோழன் tōḻaṉ, தோழி tōḻi

English meaning of friend

  1. noun A person, typically someone other than a family member, spouse or lover, whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.
  2. noun An associate who provides assistance; patron, mentor.
  3. noun A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted.
  4. noun A person who backs or supports something.

Full definition of friend

friend in a sentence

  • John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.
  • Trust is important between friends.
  • I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy.

Synonyms of friend

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Questions about friend in Tamil

What is the meaning of friend in Tamil?
Friend in Tamil is நண்பன் (naṇpaṉ), நண்பி (naṇpi), தோழன் (tōḻaṉ), தோழி (tōḻi).
friend என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Friend: நண்பன் (naṇpaṉ), நண்பி (naṇpi), தோழன் (tōḻaṉ), தோழி (tōḻi).
What does friend mean in English?
Friend means a person, typically someone other than a family member, spouse or lover, whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

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