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BOYFRIEND Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word boyfriend. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word boyfriend. (close relations)
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beau
nounn
noun

• a man who is the lover of a man or woman

• a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

darling
nounn
noun

• an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River

• a special loved one

• a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

adjective satellite

• dearly loved

lover
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

• an ardent follower and admirer

• a significant other to whom you are not related by marriage

partner
nounn
noun

• a person's partner in marriage

• an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest

• a person who is a member of a partnership

verb

• provide with a partner

• act as a partner

significant other
nounn
noun

• a person (not necessarily a spouse) with whom you cohabit and share a long-term sexual relationship

buddy
nounn
noun

• a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

mate
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the officer below the master on a commercial ship

• a fellow member of a team

• the partner of an animal (especially a sexual partner)

• a person's partner in marriage

• an exact duplicate

• one of a pair

• South American holly; leaves used in making a drink like tea

• informal term for a friend of the same sex

• South American tea-like drink made from leaves of a South American holly called mate

• a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king

verb

• engage in sexual intercourse

• bring two objects, ideas, or people together

• place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game

pal
nounn
noun

• a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

verb

• become friends; act friendly towards

fellow
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a boy or man

• a friend who is frequently in the company of another

• a person who is member of one's class or profession

• one of a pair

• a member of a learned society

• an informal form of address for a man

• a man who is the lover of a man or woman

swain
nounn
noun

• a man who is the lover of a man or woman

Best Hypernyms For BOYFRIEND

Here is a list of related hypernyms for boyfriend, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
lover companion man mate partner
Phrases (2)
adult malesignificant other

Alternatives for BEAU

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