Pals: meaning, definitions and examples

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pals

[ pælz ]

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friends

Pals are close friends who share a strong bond and often spend a lot of time together. They are usually very loyal to each other and have each other's back in any situation.

Synonyms

buddies, friends, mates

Examples of usage

We have been pals since childhood.
She is my best pal.
We are like pals, always there for each other.

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pets

Pals can also refer to pets that are close companions to their owners, providing love, comfort, and companionship.

Synonyms

buddy, companion, friend

Examples of usage

My dog is not just a pet, he is my pal.
She treats her cat like her pal.

Translations

Translations of the word "pals" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amigos

🇮🇳 दोस्तों

🇩🇪 Freunde

🇮🇩 teman-teman

🇺🇦 друзі

🇵🇱 przyjaciele

🇯🇵 友達 (ともだち, tomodachi)

🇫🇷 amis

🇪🇸 amigos

🇹🇷 arkadaşlar

🇰🇷 친구들 (chingu-deul)

🇸🇦 أصدقاء (asdiqaa')

🇨🇿 přátelé

🇸🇰 priatenia

🇨🇳 朋友 (péngyǒu)

🇸🇮 prijatelji

🇮🇸 vinir

🇰🇿 достар

🇬🇪 მეგობრები (megobrebi)

🇦🇿 dostlar

🇲🇽 amigos

Word origin

The word 'pals' originated in the late 18th century as a colloquial abbreviation of 'palefrend', which meant 'companion or comrade'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to close friends or companions who share a strong bond. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe the relationship between individuals who have a deep connection.