pal

noun

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\ 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

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 The group, which is made up of two SoCal sisters, a cousin and a pal ranging in age from 10 to 16, is about to sign a record deal with Epitaph — even as its members are in the thick of studying for finals. — Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2021 Kourtney’s eldest son, Mason, is a fan of Rae’s videos, and the two women were introduced by a mutual pal. — Jen Wang, Vogue, 17 May 2021 Platt met a recruiter in Houston because a pal of his wanted to join and invited him along. — Sig Christenson, San Antonio Express-News, 5 May 2021 The show, which premières this week, follows an Afghan interpreter, Awalmir, who is granted refugee status and moves in with a downbeat Marine pal in Ohio. — Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2021 Childhood pal Laquanta Davis, 26, told The Post that Hester was not a partier and had everything going for her. — Fox News, 24 May 2021 Along the way, they were met by a blast from the past — Alicia's old pal Cole (Sebastian Sozzi). — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 24 May 2021 There was new dish out Tuesday regarding the recent reunion of former flames Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck — and longtime pal Matt Damon was among those weighing in on the situation. — Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2021 There’s Jen as the self-deprecating gal pal, and Goat the beloved neighborhood freak. — Greta Rainbow, Vulture, 7 May 2021

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