friendly

/ˈfɹɛndli/

noun

  1. 1

    A game which is of no consequence in terms of ranking, betting etc.

    This match is merely a friendly, so don't worry too much about it.
  2. 2

    A person or entity on the same side in a conflict.

adjective

  1. 1

    Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.

    Your cat seems very friendly.
  2. 2

    Inviting, characteristic of friendliness.

    He gave a friendly smile.
  3. 3

    Having an easy or accepting relationship with something.

    a dog-friendly café
  4. 4

    Without any hostility.

    a friendly competition
  5. 5

    Promoting the good of any person; favourable; propitious.

    a friendly breeze or gale
  6. 6

    Of or pertaining to friendlies (friendly noun sense 2, below). Also applied to other bipolar confrontations, such as team sports

    The soldier was killed by friendly fire.
  7. 7

    Being or relating to two or more natural numbers with a common abundancy.

    friendly
  8. 8

    (in compounds) Compatible with, or not damaging to (the compounded noun).

    Organic farms only use soil-friendly fertilisers.

adverb

  1. 1

    In a friendly manner, like a friend.

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