Lesson 1

A friend, or somebody who you do something with (e.g. work or flat). It also can be used in informal context.

• Mate

• Fellow

• Acquaintance

• Companion

• Fair-weather friend

A friend who uses you when it is convenient for them

• Mate

• Fair-weather friend

• Fellow

• Acquaintance

• Mutual friend

Somebody you have met a few times and maybe talked to a little, but do not know properly

• Mate

• Fair-weather friend

• Fellow

• Acquaintance

• Companion

Someone who happens to a be friend to both people in a pair

• Mate

• Companion

• Fair-weather friend

• Mutual friend

• Fellow

You spent some time together (e.g. a concert or a holiday), but didn't know each other before

• Fellow

• Companion

• Mutual friend

• Acquaintance

• Mate

Someone who is going the same thing as you (similar to mate)

• Mate

• Mutual friend

• Fellow

• Acquaintance

• Fair-weather friend