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Achates

Achates

9.9
A loyal friend who stays with you in hard times
  • proper noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : amigo leal
  • Everyone needs an Achates in their life—someone who stands by them no matter what.

Examples

  • In times of trouble, a loyal friend like Achates can make all the difference.

  • Achates was always there for Aeneas, proving to be a true Achates through all their struggles.

  • The characters are Eol, Juno, Neptun, Venus, Aeneas, Achates, and choruses of Trojans and of Winds.

    Academic text (2000)

Synonyms

friend
vsAchates
503 1.0

A person who supports and helps someone, group, or cause

is more specific, stressing faithful support during hard times rather than general help
stalwart
vsAchates
12 7.6

A loyal and reliable person who supports a group

is more about personal loyalty between close people in trouble
loyal friend
vsAchates
10 1.0

A person who always supports you and can be trusted

focuses more on support during difficulties rather than general consistency
loyal companion
vsAchates
1 2.8

A person or animal who stays with and supports you in hard times

is used for support especially during hard times rather than generally
loyal ally
vsAchates
1 2.8

A person or group that always supports another and can be trusted

is about individual, faithful support through hard times rather than group backing
trusty sidekick
vsAchates
1 3.8

A reliable helper who stays with you during hard or dangerous times

is wider, meaning loyal supportive presence through many kinds of difficulties
true kemosabi
vsAchates
  • Slang
9.9

A loyal friend or partner who always supports you

highlights loyal support during hard times rather than general trust
all-weather friend
vsAchates
3.2

A loyal person who helps you in good and bad times

focuses on support particularly during difficult times rather than in all situations

Antonyms

enemy
∞ 1.0

A person who wants to harm or defeat you

betrayer
26 6.3

A person who breaks someone's trust by revealing secrets

How Loyal

Achates
  • Archaic
9.9
confidant
30 5.1
friend
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Achates main

Etymology

Achates came to mean a faithful friend because in a famous Roman story the man Achates stayed beside Aeneas through danger, so calling someone an Achates means they are a loyal companion.