best friend

Meaning

This term refers to the one person you are closest to and like more than any other friend. It represents a relationship of deep trust, shared memories, and regular contact. People often use the abbreviation 'BFF' (Best Friends Forever) in very casual texting.

Examples

• Jessica has been my best friend since we were in kindergarten.

  Jessica has been my best friend since we were in kindergarten.

• I can tell my best friend absolutely anything without feeling judged.

  I can tell my best friend absolutely anything without feeling judged.

• They are best friends, so they do almost everything together.

  They are best friends, so they do almost everything together.

• My dog is truly my best friend in the whole world.

  My dog is truly my best friend in the whole world.

• Who was your best friend when you were growing up?

  Who was your best friend when you were growing up.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ He is my most best friend.

  ✓ He is my best friend.

  'Best' is already a superlative, so you do not need to add 'most' before it.

• ✗ We are very good best friends.

  ✓ We are best friends.

  'Best friend' is an absolute term. You can say 'very good friends,' but not 'very good best friends'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I am going to the mall with my ___ to buy a birthday gift.

  💡 The person you are closest to.

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  best friend

• Even though we live far apart, she is still my ___.

  💡 Singular noun phrase for your closest companion.

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  best friend