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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   A game which is of no consequence in terms of ranking, betting etc.

   “This match is merely a friendly, so don't worry too much about it.”

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   A person or entity on the same side in a conflict.

3. Meaning 3 · adjective

   Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.

   “Your cat seems very friendly.”

4. Meaning 4 · adjective

   Inviting, characteristic of friendliness.

   “He gave a friendly smile.”

5. Meaning 5 · adjective

   Having an easy or accepting relationship with something.

   “a dog-friendly café”

6. Meaning 6 · adjective

   Without any hostility.

   “a friendly competition”

7. Meaning 7 · adjective

   Promoting the good of any person; favourable; propitious.

   “a friendly breeze or gale”

8. Meaning 8 · adjective

   Of or pertaining to friendlies (friendly noun sense 2, below). Also applied to other bipolar confrontations, such as team sports

   “The soldier was killed by friendly fire.”

9. Meaning 9 · adjective

   Being or relating to two or more natural numbers with a common abundancy.

   “friendly”

10. Meaning 10 · adjective

    (in compounds) Compatible with, or not damaging to (the compounded noun).

    “Organic farms only use soil-friendly fertilisers.”

How this word is used

• Everyday “This match is merely a friendly, so don't worry too much about it.”
• Everyday “Your cat seems very friendly.”
• General “He gave a friendly smile.”
• General “a dog-friendly café”
• General “a friendly competition”
• General “a friendly breeze or gale”
• General “The soldier was killed by friendly fire.”
• General “friendly”
• General “Organic farms only use soil-friendly fertilisers.”

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