Words / A2

FRENDSH-ip/ˈfrendʃɪp/

Friendship is the relationship between friends: a close friendship, friendship group, make a friendship. Friend is the person. Relationship is wider (family, work, romance). Friend ship as two words would mean a ship — mix-up. Do not write friendship when you mean friendship vs membership, or friendly (the adjective).

Meaning

The relationship between friends.

Examples

• “Their friendship started on a language course.”
• “Their friendship survived three different cities.”
• “The club is about sport and friendship, not prizes.”

Good to know

a close friendship / make friends. Person: friend. Mix-up: friendly, membership.

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