ami
word
Definition
A rare or archaic word meaning friend or beloved, used in poetry or old literature.
Usage & Nuances
Very rarely used in modern English, mostly appearing in poetry, historical, or religious texts. Not used in daily speech. Sometimes confused with 'ami' (French for 'friend').
Spanish: amigo (arcaico o poético) - amado (arcaico)Portuguese (BR): amigo (arcaico ou poético) - amado (arcaico)Portuguese (PT): amigo (arcaico ou poético) - amado (arcaico)Chinese (Simplified): 朋友（古老或诗意用法） - 爱人（古雅）Chinese (Traditional): 朋友（古老或詩意用法） - 愛人（古雅）Hindi: मित्र (पुराना/काव्यात्मक) - प्रिय (पुराना)Arabic: صديق (قديم أو شعري) - محبوب (قديم)
Example Sentences
In the old poem, the word ami means friend.
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She called him her dear ami in the letter.
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You may find ami in old stories or songs.
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Few people today would greet their friends as 'ami'.
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The phrase 'good night, ami' sounds a bit old-fashioned now.
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Shakespeare sometimes used words like ami in his plays.
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