a friend in need is a friend indeed
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› This means that a friend who helps you when you really need help is a true friend.Friends, acquaintances and contemporaries
(Definition of a friend in need is a friend indeed from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- acquaintance noun
- acquainted adjective
- bedmate noun
- blood brother noun
- boon companion noun
- companion noun (PERSON)
- escort noun (SOCIAL COMPANION)
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- gang noun
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- girlfriend noun
- housemate noun
- intimate noun
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