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UK//əʊld frɛndz//US//oʊld frɛndz//

Meaning of Old friends

People you've known for many years, often sharing memories.

In simple words: people you have known for a long time

Old friends in a sentence

  • I love catching up with my old friends during the holidays.
  • We traveled together every summer, and those were my old friends.
  • It's nice to reconnect with old friends; we have so many shared memories.

How to use Old friends

Use when reminiscing about past relationships; most suitable for casual conversations. Avoid in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a dusty photo album filled with memories of friends from the past.

Related words

Collocations with Old friends

  • meet old friends
  • reconnect with old friends
  • talk to old friends

Synonyms for Old friends

  • long-time friends
  • lifelong friends
  • childhood friends

Opposites of Old friends

  • new friends
  • acquaintances

Common mistakes with Old friends

  • Confusing with 'long-time friends' which implies a stronger bond.
  • Using 'old' to mean 'ancient' instead of 'long-known'.

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Frequently asked questions about Old friends

What does Old friends mean?

people you have known for a long time

What is the definition of Old friends?

People you've known for many years, often sharing memories.

How do you use Old friends in a sentence?

I love catching up with my old friends during the holidays.

Can you give another example of Old friends?

We traveled together every summer, and those were my old friends.

What are synonyms for Old friends?

Common alternatives include long-time friends, lifelong friends, childhood friends.

What is the opposite of Old friends?

Opposite meanings include new friends, acquaintances.

What words go with Old friends?

It commonly pairs with meet old friends, reconnect with old friends, talk to old friends.

What are common mistakes when using Old friends?

Confusing with 'long-time friends' which implies a stronger bond. Using 'old' to mean 'ancient' instead of 'long-known'.

How do you pronounce Old friends?

US: //oʊld frɛndz//, UK: //əʊld frɛndz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Old friends?

Use when reminiscing about past relationships; most suitable for casual conversations. Avoid in formal contexts.