Words / A1

FRENDL-ee/ˈfrendli/

Friendly means kind and easy with people: a friendly neighbour, a friendly smile. A friend is the person; friendly is the adjective. Friends is the plural noun. Unfriendly is the opposite. Kind is close but more about helping.

Meaning

Kind and pleasant towards other people.

Examples

• “Our neighbours are friendly.”
• “The staff were friendly and helpful.”
• “It is a friendly little café.”

Good to know

a friendly person / smile. Noun: friend. Opposite: unfriendly.

Near in meaning

kind

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