Buddy
Buddy noun - A person who has a strong liking for and trust in another.
Equivalent and buddy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Equivalent" instead a noun "Buddy".
Equivalent
Equivalent noun - One that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value.
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Synonyms for Equivalent
Buddy and equivalent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Buddy" instead a noun "Equivalent".
Both words in one sentence
- Can be used generically — the rough equivalent of 'pal' or 'buddy' — or specifically, ie.
Source: Stock British Phrases -
The way he suggests Archer be a terrorist for hire is like the equivalent to a teenager suggesting to his reluctant buddy that they blow up mailboxes for fun.
Source: Film / Face/Off -
Sam Rockwell plays the buddy-movie equivalent in Box Of Moonlight.
Source: Manic Pixie Dream Girl
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Equivalent and Buddy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/buddy/equivalent
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