fellow

word

/ˈfɛɫoʊ/
FE-loh
/fˈɛləʊ/
FE-loh

Definition

A fellow is a man or person, often referred to in a casual or friendly way. It can also mean someone who belongs to the same group, works with you, or shares an activity with you.

Usage & Nuances

Often sounds slightly old-fashioned or warm in everyday English: 'a nice fellow', 'the poor fellow'. In modern speech, 'guy' is more common for a random man. Before a noun, 'fellow' means 'sharing the same role or group', as in 'fellow students' or 'fellow workers'. It can also be an academic title in contexts like 'research fellow'.

Example Sentences

That fellow helped me carry my bags.

basic

She was talking to her fellow students after class.

basic

He is a friendly fellow.

basic

I felt sorry for the poor fellow standing alone in the rain.

natural

As your fellow worker, I think you deserve more credit.

natural

He spent two years as a research fellow at the university.

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