close friend
close friend
emotionally close friend
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close friend with Russian translation
close friend usage examples
Она — близкий друг, который всегда поддерживает мои решения.
She is a close friend who always supports my decisions.
Близкий друг пошёл со мной на приём к врачу.
A close friend came with me to the doctor's appointment.
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close friend belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
close friend synonyms
What's the difference between close friend / best friend / confidant / bosom friend / intimate friend / pal
Same meaning — a friend with a strong, trusted relationship.
She's a close friend who knows all my secrets.
Она мой близкий друг, который знает все мои секреты.
Implies the single closest friend or one of very few top friends — stronger than 'close friend'.
She's my best friend — we do everything together.
Она моя лучшая подруга — мы делаем всё вместе.
Emphasizes trust and secrecy — someone you confide in; more about trust than casual friendship.
She became his closest confidant during the crisis.
Она стала его ближайшей доверенной в период кризиса.
Archaic or literary term meaning a very close, intimate friend—rare in modern speech.
He referred to his old schoolmate as a bosom friend.
Он называл своего старого одноклассника закадычным другом.
Suggests a very close, emotionally (or sometimes physically) close relationship; can imply romantic/sexual intimacy.
They were once intimate friends, sharing everything.
Они когда-то были очень близкими друзьями и делились всем.
He's a pal from work — we chat at lunch.
Он приятель с работы — мы болтаем за обедом.
US informal term similar to 'pal' — casual, friendly but not necessarily very close.
He's my workout buddy.
Он мой напарник по тренировкам.
Common in UK/Australian informal speech meaning friend — casual rather than deeply intimate.
I'm meeting my mates tonight.
Я встречаюсь с друзьями сегодня вечером.
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How to pronounce close friend and what this word means
close friend translation: близкий друг. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce close friend
/ˈkləʊs frɛnd/
close friend translation
близкий друг
close friend examples
She is a close friend who always supports my decisions.
close friend transcription
/ˈkləʊs frɛnd/, /ə ˈkloʊs frɛnd/
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Questions about this word
close friend meaning: what does it mean?
emotionally close friend
close friend pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
close friend is pronounced as /ˈkləʊs frɛnd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
close friend definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She is a close friend who always supports my decisions. Translation: Она — близкий друг, который всегда поддерживает мои решения.
Is close friend part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?
Yes, close friend (близкий друг) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is close friend part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, close friend (близкий друг) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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