13
bro(noun, person, companion, friend, mate)
12
buddy(noun, friend, companion, mate, person)
12
pal(noun, companion, friend, person, mate)
11
crony(noun, friend, companion, person, mate)
11
sidekick(person, noun, companion, friend, mate)
10
best friend(noun, expression, relation, companion, friend)
10
intimate(noun, friend, companion, person, mate)
9
confidant(noun, companion, friend, sister)
9
friend(noun, person, affection, relationship, companion)
8
familiar(noun, friend, acquaintance, sister)
8
companion(noun, person, friend, mate, sister)
7
brother(noun, person, family, friend, relative)
7
closest friend(expression, companion, friend, relation, supporter)
7
mate(noun, friend, person, companion, informal)
7
soulmate(noun, relation, supporter, mate, partner)
6
chum(noun, companion, friend, person, mate)
6
fellow(noun, person, companion, friend, mate)
5
alter ego(expression, friend, noun, companion, acquaintance)
5
supporter(noun, relation, mate, partner)
5
bosom buddy(expression, companion, friend, noun, informal)
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