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

USA TODAY Sports WASHINGTON — Max Scherzer has the third-largest contract among major league pitchers, a $210 million deal with the Washington Nationals that dwarfs his old pal Rick Porcello’s $82.5 million pact with the Boston Red Sox. — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, "Rick Porcello gets best of close friend Max Scherzer with bases-clearing double," 3 July 2018 Bring your wine-loving pals to the tiny haley.henry, where the wines are all from small-production vineyards, and each has a backstory. — Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, "How to do summer in Boston like a local," 15 June 2018 First, an autocrat in waiting puts his pals in charge of the public broadcaster and accuses critical outlets of spreading lies. — The Economist, "After decades of triumph, democracy is losing ground," 14 June 2018 The two traveled to Madagascar together, where Bourdain tortured his vegetarian pal by taking him to a food market where pork is the specialty. — Ale Russian, PEOPLE.com, "Darren Aronofsky Is 'Devastated' Over Anthony Bourdain's Death: 'I Will Never Forget His Spirit'," 8 June 2018 First Furry Thursdays: Bring your favorite four-legged pal and take a stroll or go for a hike. — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, "Tomato — the 'luscious beauty' of the garden and how to fight diseases," 8 June 2018 Swung by Wild Arctic to check out our young walrus pals Aku and Ginger, who weren’t feeling super social. — Dewayne Bevil, OrlandoSentinel.com, "SeaWorld stroll: Looks at Infinity Falls, trading pins, Happy Harbor," 13 Apr. 2018 Brady also visits one of his best friends, Lane Scott, a former bull rider who was left paralyzed and unable to speak after an accident, but who remains a spirited optimist and encourages his pal to cling fiercely to his dreams. — Justin Chang, latimes.com, "Chloé Zhao's cowboy drama 'The Rider' is a moving, lyrical tale of loss and recovery," 10 Apr. 2018 Spencer was spotted entering the church alongside Priyanka Chopra, another one of Meghan's famous pals. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "6 Things to Know About Abigail Spencer, Meghan Markle's Close Friend and Former Suits Costar," 20 Feb. 2019

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