TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

Pal vs Buddy

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they have different meanings and contexts. 'Pal' is a term used to refer to a close friend or companion, while 'buddy' is also a term for a friend, but it can also be used in a more casual or informal way. Both are correct in their respective contexts.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 899 views

Pal

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a close friend or companion.

Use 'pal' to refer to a close friend or companion in a friendly or informal way.

Examples:

  • He's been my pal since we were kids.
  • She's my best pal and I can always count on her.
  • Pal, there's nobody there.
  • Pal, there's a cash machine outside.
  • - Save it for next time, Pal.
  • Pal, this is not your job.
  • Pal, I'm positive you didn't know.
  • Pal, half the Soviet army is around that corner.
  • It's time to cowboy up... Pal.
  • Pal, I've known immortal things before.
  • Pal, we got to work on your timing.
  • Pal, you're not going anywhere for quite a while even if I do get this sewn up.
  • Pal, your way is my way.
  • Pal, this is the luckiest day of your life.
  • Pal, it's 11:30 in the morning.
  • Pal, I went through it all too.
  • Pal up with him in prison?
  • Pal needs your auth code, sir.
  • Pal, they're already making movies about it.
  • You can always trust your Pal.
  • Everybody calls me Pal, even my ex-wife.
  • Pal... you never were what these boys are.

Alternatives:

  • friend
  • companion
  • buddy
  • mate
  • chum

Buddy

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a friend, especially in a casual or informal way.

Use 'buddy' to refer to a friend, especially in a casual or informal context.

Examples:

  • Hey buddy, how's it going?
  • He's my workout buddy at the gym.
  • Oh, it was beautiful, Buddy.
  • Buddy, I'm not onstage.
  • The UVB Buddy is a user-friendly rating system.
  • My P.I. Buddy in DC.
  • Buddy, you are a fish magnet.
  • Buddy, you're not making me sad.
  • Buddy, you're in my seat.
  • Buddy, your lawyer is present.
  • Buddy, she's a cow.
  • Buddy, love the new outfit.
  • Buddy, nobody's getting to Hank.
  • Buddy, we're gonna be here.
  • That's very good. Buddy...
  • Buddy, we talked about the head thing.
  • Charles "Buddy" Bolden basically invented jazz.
  • Buddy Wood's flight was delayed.
  • Buddy Garrity stole my email joke.
  • The day Buddy Dobbs came through.
  • Chesney produced it with longtime producer Buddy Cannon.
  • She married Buddy Slade from school.

Alternatives:

  • friend
  • pal
  • mate
  • chum
  • companion

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9TextRanch on TrustPilot).

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!