friend
Synonyms: acquaintance, ally, alter ego, associate, brother, buddy, classmate, colleague, companion, compatriot, comrade, countryman, crony, familiar, fellow, intimate, main man, mate, other self, pal, partner, roommate, schoolmate, sidekick, sister, soul mate, well-wisher Source: Roget's New Millennium Thesaurus Sign in to see full entry.