Basic General IELTS Words for "Friendship and Enmity"

friend

noun

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r

ie

ɛ

n

d

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someone we like and trust

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David and Samantha became friends after meeting at a book club and discovered their shared passion for literature.

Jenny and Amy have been friends for years, and they often go on hiking trips together to explore nature.

buddy

noun

b

u

ə

dd

d

y

i

a close friend

pal

noun

p

a

æ

l

Informal

a close friend or companion, typically used in a friendly manner

mate

noun

m

a

eɪ

t

e

Informal

a friend, especially of the same gender

companion

noun

c

k

o

ə

m

p

a

æ

n

i

j

o

ə

n

a person or animal with which one travels or spends a lot of time

classmate

noun

c

k

l

a

æ

ss

s

m

a

eɪ

t

e

someone who is or was in the same class as you at school or college

teammate

noun

t

ea

i

mm

m

a

eɪ

t

e

a person who is a member of the same team as another person, typically in sports or other competitive activities

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

neighbor

noun

n

ei

eɪ

gh

b

o

ə

r

someone who is living next to us or somewhere very close to us

colleague

noun

c

k

o

ɑ

ll

l

ea

i

g

u

e

someone with whom one works

roommate

noun

r

oo

u

mm

m

a

eɪ

t

e

a person sharing a room, apartment, or house with one or more people

best friend forever

noun

/bˈɛst fɹˈɛnd fɚɹˈɛvɚ/

someone's best friend, ‌used by young people on social media, especially in text messages

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

enemy

noun

e

ɛ

n

e

ə

m

y

i

someone who is against a person, or hates them

ally

adversary

noun

a

æ

d

v

e

ɜ

r

s

a

ɛ

r

y

i

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

agonist

alienation

noun

a

eɪ

l

ie

iə

n

a

eɪ

t

ʃ

io

ə

n

‌the feeling that one is different from others and therefore not part of a particular group

conflict

noun

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k

o

ɑ

n

f

l

i

ɪ

c

k

t

a serious disagreement or argument, often involving opposing interests or ideas

opponent

noun

o

ə

pp

p

o

oʊ

n

e

ə

n

t

someone who plays against another player in a game, contest, etc.

competitor

noun

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k

o

ə

m

p

e

ɛ

t

i

ə

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o

ɜ

r

someone who competes with others in a sport event

What is a "competitor"?

A competitor is a person or team that takes part in a competition or event, aiming to win or achieve a high ranking. Competitors can participate in various sports, contests, or challenges, where they are evaluated based on their skills, performance, and abilities. The term emphasizes the idea of rivalry, as competitors strive to outperform others in pursuit of victory. They may compete at different levels, from local events to international tournaments, and the outcome often determines their recognition and success in their field.

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