Cool MateMeaning of Friend of ours
A person who is a friend of you and someone else.
In simple words: A person we know and like
Friend of ours in a sentence
- She is a friend of ours from college.
- We invited that friend of ours to the party.
- There's a friend of ours who can help you with that.
- I ran into a friend of ours yesterday.
- A friend of ours could join us next week.
How to use Friend of ours
Use in informal conversations to refer to someone you know well. Avoid in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
friend of ours + is/are
Memory hint
Think of it as a group of friends saying 'he/she belongs to us!'
Related words
Collocations with Friend of ours
- friend of ours
- mutual friend
- good friend of ours
Synonyms for Friend of ours
- mutual friend
- our friend
- shared acquaintance
Common mistakes with Friend of ours
- Using 'friend of us' instead of 'friend of ours'
- Confusing singular/plural forms, e.g., 'friends of ours' when referring to one person
- Inserting unnecessary prepositions, e.g., 'a friend of ours of mine'
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Frequently asked questions about Friend of ours
What does Friend of ours mean?
A person we know and like
What is the definition of Friend of ours?
A person who is a friend of you and someone else.
How do you use Friend of ours in a sentence?
She is a friend of ours from college.
Can you give another example of Friend of ours?
We invited that friend of ours to the party.
What are synonyms for Friend of ours?
Common alternatives include mutual friend, our friend, shared acquaintance.
What words go with Friend of ours?
It commonly pairs with friend of ours, mutual friend, good friend of ours.
What are common mistakes when using Friend of ours?
Using 'friend of us' instead of 'friend of ours' Confusing singular/plural forms, e.g., 'friends of ours' when referring to one person Inserting unnecessary prepositions, e.g., 'a friend of ours of mine'
How do you pronounce Friend of ours?
US: //frɛnd əv aʊrz//, UK: //frɛnd əv aʊəz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Friend of ours?
Use in informal conversations to refer to someone you know well. Avoid in formal writing.