friendly
/ˈfɹɛnd.li/ noun C2- 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.
- A person or entity on the same side as one's own in a conflict.
Plural friendlies
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Go, my son—go, my dear Gérard, and by your obedience to my paternal orders, or, if you prefer it, friendly counsels, we will keep you in your place.
“Patent-leathers and Square-toes came in the same cab, and they walked down the pathway together as friendly as possible—arm-in-arm, in all probability.
The sight of a friendly face in the great wilderness of London is a pleasant thing indeed to a lonely man.
“Upon my word,” said Caderousse, from whose mind the friendly treatment of Dantès, united with the effect of the excellent wine he had partaken of, had effaced every feeling of envy or jealousy at Dantès’ good fortune,—“upon my word, Dantès is a downright good fellow, and when I see him sitting there beside his pretty wife that is so soon to be.
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