fellow Definition
- 1a man or boy
- 2a person in the same position, involved in the same activity, or otherwise associated with another
Using fellow: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fellow" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He's a nice fellow.
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She's looking for a fellow who shares her interests.
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The fellows at the office are all very friendly.
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He's a fellow of the Royal Society.
fellow Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using fellow
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He was known as a fellow of infinite jest among his friends.
people with similar interests or characteristics tend to group together
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It's no surprise that they became friends - birds of a feather flock together.
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He's a fellow of the old school, always polite and respectful.
Phrases with fellow
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I have a fellow feeling for anyone who has lost a loved one.
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He's a good fellow, always willing to lend a hand.
a person who sympathizes with or supports the beliefs or aims of an organization or political party without being a member of it
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He was a fellow traveler of the Communist Party in the 1950s.
Origins of fellow
from Old English 'feolaga', meaning 'partner'
Summary: fellow in Brief
The term 'fellow' [ˈfɛləʊ] refers to a man or boy, or a person in the same position or activity as another. It can be used to describe a friendly person, as in 'He's a nice fellow,' or a member of an organization, as in 'He's a fellow of the Royal Society.' 'Fellow' also appears in idioms like 'birds of a feather flock together,' which means people with similar interests tend to group together.
