confidant
/ˈkɒnfɪdænt/
con · fi · dant
ˈkɒn · fɪ · dænt
English Definition
n. a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others.
Significado en Español
confidente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người bạn thân, tri kỷ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con(complete)+fid(trust)+ant→ completely trusted person → confidant, close friend.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the best synonym for the word “confidant”?
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A
stranger
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B
advisor
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C
confederate
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D
opponent
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C — confederate.
“confidant” means n. a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others.
Common questions about “confidant”
What does “confidant” mean?
confidant — n. a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others.. In Chinese: 知己，密友.
How do you pronounce “confidant”?
confidant is pronounced /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · fi · dant.
Is “confidant” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. confidant appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “confidant”?
con(complete)+fid(trust)+ant→ completely trusted person → confidant, close friend.
