Synonyms of pal

pal

noun

ˈpal 

as in friend

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

• friend
• buddy
• chum
• confidant
• compadre
• colleague
• comrade
• sister
• confidante
• familiar
• intimate
• crony
• amigo
• partner
• brother
• musketeer
• alter ego
• acquaintance
• mate
• companion
• fellow
• collaborator
• peer
• associate
• accomplice
• ally
• hearty
• cohort
• benefactor
• blood brother
• supporter
• pen pal
• sympathizer
• sport
• hobnobber
• abettor
• friendly
• main man
• well-wisher
• confederate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enemy
• foe
• competitor
• opponent
• adversary
• rival
• antagonist
• nemesis
• archenemy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pal

In a cozy suburb of Minneapolis, a guy in a blue jumpsuit is once again stuck aboard a space station with his robot pals, watching the worst movies ever made. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

In the Best Actor category, I was nominated alongside my pal Jack Nicholson for Ironweed, Marcello Mastroianni for Dark Eyes, Robin Williams for Good Morning, Vietnam, and William Hurt for Broadcast News. — Michael Douglas, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

There’s a story in The Times today about a pen-pal resurgence among young adults. — Melissa Kirsch, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Find a pal with a telescope, or visit your local astronomy club — the sight of Saturn through a telescope is worth any effort. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing pal

• pal (around)