Synonyms of pal

pal

noun

ˈpal 

as in friend

a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another

I always choose my best pal for my softball team first

Synonyms & Similar Words

• friend
• buddy
• confidant
• chum
• compadre
• colleague
• sister
• comrade
• confidante
• familiar
• intimate
• crony
• amigo
• partner
• brother
• musketeer
• alter ego
• mate
• acquaintance
• companion
• fellow
• collaborator
• peer
• associate
• accomplice
• ally
• hearty
• cohort
• benefactor
• blood brother
• supporter
• pen pal
• sympathizer
• sport
• hobnobber
• abettor
• friendly
• main man
• well-wisher
• abetter
• confederate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enemy
• foe
• competitor
• opponent
• adversary
• rival
• antagonist
• nemesis
• archenemy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pal

Worried, Angus tracked down and alerted Elsbeth’s NYPD pals, quite possibly saving her from harm. —Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 Feb. 2025

Two 25-year-old Mooresville natives and pals since childhood opened Mamma Ramona’s Pizzeria in January in the Mill One mixed-use community in downtown Mooresville. —Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025

The singer turned to her pal, rapper Ice Spice, and longtime friend Ashley Avignone giving the crowd a bit of side-eye as the group shook off the negativity. —Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025

The cast includes her bird pal and sounding board, Romeo (Dee Bradley Baker, whistling) and friends Petey (Vedanten Naidoo), who uses a wheelchair, and Teeny (Amari McCoy), who is only a little teeny. —Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025

Phrases Containing pal

• pal (around)