Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - friendly
Friendly
friendly
adj., n., & adv. --adj. (friendlier, friendliest) 1 acting as or like a friend, well-disposed, kindly. 2 a (often foll. by with) on amicable terms. b not hostile. 3 characteristic of friends, showing or prompted by kindness. 4 favourably disposed, ready to approve or help. 5 a (of a thing) serviceable, convenient, opportune. b = user-friendly. --n. (pl. -ies) = friendly match. --adv. in a friendly manner. Phrases and idioms friendly action Law an action brought merely to get a point decided. friendly match a match played for enjoyment and not in competition for a cup etc. Friendly Society Brit. = benefit society. Derivatives friendlily adv. friendliness n.
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I. adjective (friendlier; -est) Date: before 12th century of, relating to, or befitting a friend: as, showing kindly interest and goodwill, not hostile , cheerful, comforting , serving a beneficial or helpful purpose, easy to use or understand , compatible, accommodating , see: amicable friendlily adverb friendliness noun II. adverb Date: before 12th century in a ~ manner ; amicably, III. noun (plural friendlies) Date: 1861 one that is ~, a match between sports teams and especially international teams that has no connection with league or championship play ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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