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

Bruce Springsteen’s Friendship with Barack Obama Springsteen and then-senator Barack Obama became pals on the campaign trail in 2008. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026

Your old, origami-loving, news associate pal CJ is back to fill in for Alex this morning. — Cj Haddad, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Piker isn’t making El-Sayed’s unconvincing efforts to distance himself from his highly controversial pal any easier. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

So a terrorist problem more closely associated with Washington’s pals in Saudi Arabia was conveniently and strategically spread around. — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing pal

• pal (around)