Meaning
A person who has been your friend for many years.
Cultural Background
Americans often use 'old friend' to signal that they are comfortable with someone, even if they haven't seen them in years. In the UK, 'old friend' can sometimes be used with a touch of nostalgia or sentimentality.
Use it to build trust
When you introduce someone as an 'old friend', people immediately trust them more.
Meaning
A person who has been your friend for many years.
Use it to build trust
When you introduce someone as an 'old friend', people immediately trust them more.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct article.
She is ____ old friend from work.
Use 'an' before words starting with a vowel sound.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesShe is ____ old friend from work.
Use 'an' before words starting with a vowel sound.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is common to call a long-time pet an 'old friend'.
Related Phrases
Childhood friend
specialized formA friend from early youth.
