pal

noun

\ˈpal

Definition of pal

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a close friend

pal

verb

palled; palling

Definition of pal (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

: to be or become pals : associate as pals they've palled around for years

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Synonyms & Antonyms for pal

Synonyms: Noun

alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, mate [chiefly British], musketeer

Antonyms: Noun

enemy, foe

Examples of pal in a Sentence

Noun

We've been pals since we were kids. Come on—be a pal and lend me the money.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Suzanne Matan is listed on my calendar and spent much of the summer of '82 with pals, including Brett Kavanaugh. — Fox News, "Laura Ingraham: The accusers' last act," 26 Sep. 2018 However, the newfound attention and pseudo-bodyguard didn't phase Markle, who still loved to hang and work with her Suits pals. — D. Elizabeth, Glamour, "Meghan Markle Had Her Own British Secret Service Agent on the Suits Set," 6 Sep. 2018 Hemingway spent many other nights in that bar perched with his pals including F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. — Danielle Fox, ELLE Decor, "Coco Chanel’s Desk Sold for a Staggering Amount at the Ritz Paris's Record-Breaking Auction," 27 Apr. 2018 The real question, however, is will Chopra's good pal Meghan Markle show up? — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, "Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' Wedding: Everything We Know So Far," 16 Nov. 2018 While pals Victoria Monet and Talya Parx were in white pantsuits, Ari rocked a white mini-dress with a lace coat and thigh-high white boots. — Zoë Weiner, Teen Vogue, "Ariana Grande Performs "Thank U, Next" In a Wedding Dress on *The Ellen Degeneres Show," 7 Nov. 2018 Ewan McGregor stars as a grown-up Christopher Robin looking to Pooh and pals to restore his childlike wonder. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Disney's Live-Action Aladdin Remake Already Has a Teaser Trailer," 12 Oct. 2018 While spending time with close pals is clearly helping Ariana to overcome a difficult time, fiancé Pete has also of course been on hand to help her through it. — Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, "Ariana Grande Appeared In Public After Skipping the Emmys to "Heal and Mend" Following Mac Miller's Death," 19 Sep. 2018 Abrams has also recruited pals Dominic Monaghan (Lost) and Keri Russell (Felicity) to join the fray, and other newcomers include Matt Smith, Naomi Ackie, and Richard E. Grant. — Adam Schubak, Popular Mechanics, "Everything We Know So Far About Star Wars Episode IX," 17 Sep. 2018

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