Meaning of best friend | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An especially close and trusted friend.
2. An object or concept considered very useful or helpful to someone.
   informal
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see best, friend.

Equivalents

Examples

“I know⟳ you and Virginia are on best-friend terms.”

“A best friend is always there for you, even when no one else is.”

“Being best friends means giving up control⟳ and allowing ourselves to become⟳ vulnerable.”

“You might even say⟳, the bigger the problem, the greater your creative potential. The problem you're facing is your best friend because it will help⟳ to bring⟳ out the best in you.”

“As an entrepreneur, a conservative financial outlook is your best friend. Live⟳ to fight⟳ another day. Running a business also involves a host⟳ of legal issues. Talk⟳ to some people you respect⟳ and trust⟳, get⟳ some recommendations, and hire⟳ a good lawyer and accountant.”

“An instructor informed us that in battle, your rifle is your best friend.”

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