definition of
Friend

[1] #1 Friend n. [friend] a person you know well and regard with affection and trust; "he was my best friend at the university". wn

[2] #2 Friend n. [ally, friend] an associate who provides cooperation or assistance; "he's a good ally in fight". wn

[3] #3 Friend n. [acquaintance, friend] a person with whom you are acquainted; "I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances"; "we are friends of the family". wn

[4] #4 Friend n. [supporter, protagonist, champion, admirer, booster, friend] a person who backs a politician or a team etc.; "all their supporters came out for the game"; "they are friends of the library". wn

[5] #5 Friend n. [Quaker] a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers). wn