best friend

/bɛst frɛnd/
/bɛst frɛnd/
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Other forms: best friends

Definitions of best friend
  1. noun
    (informal) the closest friend a person has
    synonyms: bestie
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    type of:
    friend
    a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
Pronunciation
US
/bɛst frɛnd/
UK
/bɛst frɛnd/
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