Question 1 · Quick check
boyfriend
CEFRA1
/ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/
noun · verb
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A person’s male romantic partner.
- 02
noun
Extra detailA male friend.
Examples
Mary always assists her boyfriend in doing his assignments.
No, he's not my new boyfriend.
At a glance
Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsA style of women's clothing that draws heavily from corresponding men's garments.
A male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.
verb
Extra meaningTo be a boyfriend to (someone).
More examples
In contextI was playing the drums and my boyfriend was playing the electric guitar.
If I was your boyfriend, I’d never let you go / I can take you places you ain’t never been before.
Referring to someone as your boyfriend or girlfriend suggests several things about your relationship, said Leah Carey, a sex and relationship coach and podcast host of “Good Girls Talk About Sex.”
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Origin
noun
From boy + friend.