Synonyms: friend, companion, mate [informal], buddy [informal] More Synonyms of pal
pal in British English
(pæl) informal
noun
1.
a close friend; comrade
2.
an accomplice
verbWord forms: pals, palling or palled
3. (intr; usually foll by with or about)
to associate as friends
Word origin
C17: from English Romany: brother, ultimately from Sanskrit bhrātarbrother
PAL in British English
(pæl)
noun acronym for
phase alternation line: a colour-television broadcasting system used generally in Europe
Pal. in British English
abbreviation for
Palestine
Palestine in British English
(ˈpælɪˌstaɪn)
noun
1. Also called: the Holy Land, Canaan
the area between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea in which most of the biblical narrative is located
2.
the province of the Roman Empire in this region
3.
the former British mandatory territory created by the League of Nations in 1922 (but effective from 1920), and including all of the present territories of Israel and Jordan between whom it was partitioned by the UN in 1948
pal in American English
(pæl)
noun
1. Informal
an intimate friend; comrade; chum
verb intransitiveWord forms: palled or ˈpalling Informal
2.
to associate as pals
3.
to be a pal (with another)
Word origin
Romany, brother, mate (for prāl, phrāl, in dial. on European continent) < Sans bhrātar, brother
Examples of 'pal' in a sentence
pal
My pal put two and two together and made five.
The Sun (2016)
And his close pal Chase attempts to get to him.
The Sun (2016)
Why doesn't she just join her old pals on stage and do another album?
The Sun (2017)
The two are pals again.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
MORE than half of youngsters picked on over mental health problems say their pals are the ones who bully them.
The Sun (2016)
The footballers are close pals and were spotted at a hotel pool party in Miami in July.
The Sun (2016)
Also this episode... Freddie is shaken by the arrival of an old pal.
The Sun (2016)
Seeing an old pal looking good inspires you to try that healthy eating programme.
The Sun (2013)
Luck reunites you with an old school pal.
The Sun (2012)
And pals say they are ecstatic about their impending arrival.
The Sun (2007)
By this time he had met a man who was to become a lifelong pal.
Chris Gidney CELEBRATING SECOMBE: A Tribute to Sir Harry Secombe (2002)
She was telling pals how gorgeous she thinks he is.
The Sun (2012)
Luck arranges a reunion of old pals.
The Sun (2012)
But he was arrested after telling pals how he had fooled the officers.
The Sun (2013)
Do go to dinner with old pals.
The Sun (2006)
An old pal returns to your life and will bring amazing news.
The Sun (2006)
They have become my true pals and we often get together to discuss the trials of homework and domestic discipline.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The pal added 'This is a big blow for her.
The Sun (2013)
Sharing an Italian meal with a good pal leads to some lucky ideas.
The Sun (2006)
Pals say they split finally in June.
The Sun (2009)
He's such a good pal and he makes me laugh.
The Sun (2012)
She tells pals she has a crush on Pete.
The Sun (2011)
All things work for the good, pal.
Christianity Today (2000)
But he fears it is bad news for his old pals at Liverpool.
The Sun (2014)
Carers have placed him in a quieter kennel, but this does mean that other pals become snapped up first.
The Sun (2015)
Luck links four good pals.
The Sun (2008)
The pal added: 'They are getting on fine.
The Sun (2012)
The pal added: 'There are clubs that would bite his arm off.
The Sun (2013)
Pals say the pair remain'really close' and are looking forward to being parents.
The Sun (2015)
The pal added: 'She would be made up if he became a star.
The Sun (2008)
She flew to the country after telling pals she was going to Spain to visit her Dad.
The Sun (2009)
A close pal said: 'She had a great time on the show and is looking forward to her next project.
The Sun (2009)
Word lists with
pal
international car registration letters
In other languages
pal
British English: pal /pæl/ NOUN
Your pals are your friends.
The two women became close pals.
American English: pal
Arabic: صَدِيقٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: camarada
Chinese: 伙伴
Croatian: prijatelj
Czech: kamarád
Danish: ven
Dutch: makker
European Spanish: compinche
Finnish: kaveri
French: pote
German: Kumpel
Greek: φιλαράκος
Italian: amico
Japanese: 友だち
Korean: 친구
Norwegian: kompis
Polish: kumpel
European Portuguese: camarada
Romanian: amic
Russian: друг
Latin American Spanish: compinche
Swedish: kompis
Thai: เพื่อนสนิท
Turkish: yakın dost
Ukrainian: приятель
Vietnamese: bạn thân
Chinese translation of 'pal'
pal
(pæl) (inf)
n(c)
好友 (hǎoyǒu) (位, wèi)
(noun)
Definition
a close friend
(informal)
We've been pals for years.
Synonyms
friend
I had a long talk with my best friend.
companion
He has been her constant companion for the last six years.
mate (informal)
A mate of mine used to play soccer for Liverpool.
buddy (informal)
We became great buddies.
comrade
Unlike so many of his comrades, he survived the war.
chum (informal)
My dear old chum, what you tell me won't go any further.
crony
his weekend drinking sessions with his cronies
cock (British, informal)
or blud">blood or blud (British, slang)
A mate of mine used to play soccer for Liverpool.
main man (slang, mainly US)
homeboy (slang, mainly US)
cobber (Australian, New Zealand, old-fashioned, informal)
He was just acting big in front of his cobbers.
boon companion (old-fashioned)
E hoa (New Zealand)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of blood
Definition
a friend: often used as a term of address between males
A mate of mine used to play soccer for Liverpool.
Synonyms
friend,
pal (informal),
companion,
buddy (informal),
china (British, slang, old-fashioned),
cock (British, informal),
comrade,
chum (informal),
mucker (British, informal, old-fashioned),
crony,
or blud">blood or blud (British, slang),
main man (slang, US),
homeboy (slang, US),
cobber (Australian, New Zealand, old-fashioned, informal),
E hoa (New Zealand),
M8
in the sense of buddy
Definition
a friend
We became great buddies.
Synonyms
friend,
mate (informal),
pal,
companion,
comrade,
chum (informal),
crony,
or blud">blood or blud (British, slang),
main man (slang, US),
homeboy (slang, US),
cobber (Australian, New Zealand, old-fashioned, informal),
E hoa (New Zealand)
in the sense of chum
Definition
a close friend
My dear old chum, what you tell me won't go any further.
Synonyms
friend,
mate (informal),
pal (informal),
companion,
cock (British, informal),
comrade,
crony,
or blud">blood or blud (British, slang),
main man (slang, US),
cobber (Australian, New Zealand, old-fashioned, informal),
E hoa (New Zealand)
Nearby words of
pal
pair
pair off or up
pairing
pal
palace
palatable
palate
Synonyms of 'pal'
pal
Explore 'pal' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of cobber
Definition
a friend
He was just acting big in front of his cobbers.
Synonyms
friend,
pal (informal),
mate (informal),
buddy (informal),
china (British, South Africa, informal),
best friend,
intimate,
cock (British, informal),
close friend,
comrade,
chum (informal),
crony,
alter ego,
main man (slang, US),
soul mate,
homeboy (slang, US),
bosom friend,
boon companion,
E hoa (New Zealand)
in the sense of companion
Definition
a person who associates with or accompanies someone
He has been her constant companion for the last six years.
Synonyms
friend,
partner,
ally,
colleague,
associate,
mate (informal),
gossip (archaic),
buddy (informal),
comrade,
accomplice,
crony,
confederate,
plus-one (informal),
consort,
main man (slang, US),
homeboy (slang, US),
cobber (Australian, New Zealand, old-fashioned, informal)
in the sense of comrade
Definition
a companion
Unlike so many of his comrades, he survived the war.
Synonyms
companion,
friend,
partner,
ally,
colleague,
associate,
fellow,
mate (informal),
pal (informal),
buddy (informal),
compatriot,
crony,
confederate,
co-worker,
main man (slang, US),
blood (British, slang),
homeboy (slang, US),
cobber (Australian, New Zealand, old-fashioned, informal),
compeer
in the sense of crony
Definition
a close friend
his weekend drinking sessions with his cronies
Synonyms
friend,
china (British, slang),
colleague,
associate,
mate (informal),
pal (informal),
companion,
gossip (archaic),
cock (British, informal),
buddy (informal),
comrade,
chum (informal),
accomplice,
ally,
sidekick (slang),
or blud">blood or blud (British, slang),
main man (slang, US),
homeboy (slang, US),
cobber (Australian, New Zealand, old-fashioned, informal)
in the sense of mate
Definition
a friend: often used as a term of address between males
A mate of mine used to play soccer for Liverpool.
Synonyms
friend,
pal (informal),
companion,
buddy (informal),
china (British, slang, old-fashioned),
cock (British, informal),
comrade,
chum (informal),
mucker (British, informal, old-fashioned),
crony,
or blud">blood or blud (British, slang),
main man (slang, US),
homeboy (slang, US),
cobber (Australian, New Zealand, old-fashioned, informal),