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pal

 

[ pæl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

friendship

a very close friend; a buddy.

Synonyms

companion, friend, mate

Examples of usage

  • I've known him since we were kids, he's like a pal to me.
  • She's my pal, I can always count on her.
Context #2 | Noun

dog

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement.

Synonyms

animal, companion, pet

Examples of usage

  • He loves his pal, they go on walks together every day.
  • Our family dog is more than just a pet, he's a loyal pal.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

to become friends or associate closely with.

Synonyms

befriend, chum up, hang out

Examples of usage

  • I hope we can pal up and work on this project together.
  • After a few drinks, they palled around like old friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "pal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amigo

🇮🇳 मित्र

🇩🇪 Freund

🇮🇩 teman

🇺🇦 друг

🇵🇱 przyjaciel

🇯🇵 友達 (ともだち, tomodachi)

🇫🇷 ami

🇪🇸 amigo

🇹🇷 arkadaş

🇰🇷 친구 (chingu)

🇸🇦 صديق (sadiq)

🇨🇿 přítel

🇸🇰 priateľ

🇨🇳 朋友 (péngyǒu)

🇸🇮 prijatelj

🇮🇸 vinur

🇰🇿 дос

🇬🇪 მეგობარი (megobari)

🇦🇿 dost

🇲🇽 amigo

Etymology

The word 'pal' originated in the 17th century, derived from the Romani language meaning 'brother'. Over time, it evolved to represent a close friend or companion. The term became popular in informal settings and is commonly used to describe a friend or someone with whom one has a close bond.

See also: palace, palate, palette, pals.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,058, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.