pal
1 of 2noun
ˈpal 
: a close friend
palship
ˈpal-ˌship
noun pal
2 of 2verb
palled; palling
intransitive verb
: to be or become pals : associate as pals
they've palled around for years
Synonyms
Noun
- alter ego
- amigo
- buddy
- chum
- compadre
- comrade
- confidant
- confidante
- crony
- familiar
- friend
- intimate
- mate [chiefly British]
- musketeer
Verb
- associate
- chum
- company
- consociate
- consort
- fraternize
- hang (around or out)
- hobnob
- hook up
- mess around
- run
- sort
- travel
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Example Sentences
Noun We've been pals since we were kids. Come on—be a pal and lend me the money.
Recent Examples on the Web
Brianne Tracy, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 With newfound pal Tadeo by her side, María grapples with an uncertain future, dreaming up fantastic scenarios to cope with the abandonment that looms over her head like an eerily dark sky before a storm. Holly Jones, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 The audience obliged, included Tiafoe’s pal, Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal, from his front-row seat. Howard Fendrich, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 The audience obliged, included Tiafoe’s pal, Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal, from his front-row seat. Howard Fendrich, ajc, 7 Sep. 2022 The audience obliged, included Tiafoe’s pal, Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal, from his front-row seat. Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 The audience obliged, included Tiafoe’s pal, Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal, from his front-row seat. Howard Fendrich, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2022 Not long after Covid restrictions hit in 2020, my sister-in-law said a friend had booked a cruise to Alaska to celebrate a pal’s 60th birthday. Marc Bona, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2022 The pal escalated the issue to Papa’s care navigators, who coordinated between his insurer’s claims department, the hospital and billing company, helping the member avoid the stress and anxiety associated with surprise billing. Seth Joseph, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
While hosting the show in 2021, Sharon — who is now in remission from her cancer — came under fire for her defense of pal Piers Morgan's controversial comments regarding Meghan Markle's mental health. Brianne Tracy, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 With newfound pal Tadeo by her side, María grapples with an uncertain future, dreaming up fantastic scenarios to cope with the abandonment that looms over her head like an eerily dark sky before a storm. Holly Jones, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 The audience obliged, included Tiafoe’s pal, Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal, from his front-row seat. Howard Fendrich, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 The audience obliged, included Tiafoe’s pal, Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal, from his front-row seat. Howard Fendrich, ajc, 7 Sep. 2022 The audience obliged, included Tiafoe’s pal, Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal, from his front-row seat. Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 The audience obliged, included Tiafoe’s pal, Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal, from his front-row seat. Howard Fendrich, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2022 Not long after Covid restrictions hit in 2020, my sister-in-law said a friend had booked a cruise to Alaska to celebrate a pal’s 60th birthday. Marc Bona, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2022 The pal escalated the issue to Papa’s care navigators, who coordinated between his insurer’s claims department, the hospital and billing company, helping the member avoid the stress and anxiety associated with surprise billing. Seth Joseph, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Romani phral, phal brother, friend, from Sanskrit bhrātṛ brother; akin to Old English brōthor brother
First Known Use
Noun
circa 1886, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1875, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing pal
Kids Definition
pal
noun
ˈpal
: a close friend
Legal Definition
PAL
abbreviation
passive activity loss
pals
noun
as in buddies
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another I always choose my best pal for my softball team first Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- buddies
- friends
- chums
- compadres
- colleagues
- confidants
- comrades
- cronies
- amigos
- confidantes
- acquaintances
- sisters
- musketeers
- intimates
- mates
- partners
- brothers
- familiars
- associates
- alter egos
- companions
- peers
- brethren
- allies
- cohorts
- collaborators
- accomplices
- hearties
- sports
- fellows
- supporters
- sympathizers
- benefactors
- blood brothers
- confederates
- pen pals
- abettors
- hobnobbers
- main men
- abetters
- friendlies
- well-wishers
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- enemies
- foes
- opponents
- competitors
- adversaries
- rivals
- antagonists
- nemeses
- archenemies