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Is there any difference between "one's friend" and "a friend of someone"?

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Rebecca

There is no major difference in meaning between "one's friend" and "a friend of someone" – only some very subtle differences in usage. "A friend of someone" is a little more “distant” or non-specific about the person than "one's friend". Ex: His friend Luke lives in London. Ex: A friend of his from school lives in London.

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