Synonyms for

Fellow

Verb / ˈfeləʊ / Another word for fellow — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a man or boy

Synonyms & similar words

boyfriend youngman colleague fella buster comrade mate companion cuss associate gent lad familiar beau feller bloke confrere swain dude blighter chap man guy gentleman chap dude boy lad mate buddy pal companion partner associate colleague peer fella person individual human being

Synonyms by register

Formal

colleague associate compatriot member

Informal

guy chap mate bloke dude

Literary

comrade kinsman brethren

Antonyms

stranger enemy opponent outsider rival foreigner

Common collocations

  • fellow student
  • fellow countryman
  • fellow man
  • fellow citizen
  • fellow traveler
  • fellow feeling
  • fellow worker
  • fellow creature

Word family

noun fellowship
adjective fellow

Usage note

Can refer to a man, but also to a person of any gender. Often used to describe someone belonging to the same group or sharing a common characteristic.

Example sentences

  1. The fellow in the red shirt helped me carry my groceries.
  2. I met a fellow at the park who was flying a kite.
  3. My dad's fellow workers gave him a surprise party.
  4. The little fellow was excited to go to the zoo.
  5. The new fellow at school was shy and quiet.

Quotes

  • A true friend freely, advises justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeably. - William Penn
  • The fellow who says he'll meet you halfway usually thinks he's standing on the dividing line. - Orlando Aloysius Battista
  • A fellow who is always declaring he's no fool usually has his suspicions. - Wilson Mizner

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