Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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Pythias | Yes | No | No | No |
friend | Yes | No | No | No |
Pythias (noun) | friend (noun) |
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friend of Damon; Phintias (according to legend) was condemned to death by Dionysius the Elder and asked a respite to put his affairs in order; Damon pledged his life for the return of his friend; when Phintias returned in time the tyrant released them both (4th century BC) | a person you know well and regard with affection and trust |
a person with whom you are acquainted | |
an associate who provides cooperation or assistance | |
a person who backs a politician or a team etc. |