This is the 7572nd most frequent Russian word.
друг
Friend.
Here, 'друг' refers to a close companion or friend who is supportive and reliable.
Мой друг всегда помогал мне в трудную минуту.
My friend always helped me in difficult times.
In this context, 'друг' implies a sense of personal association or sympathy that is absent in the described relationship.
Этот писатель мне совсем не друг.
This writer is not my friend at all.
This sentence uses 'друг' in the plural form 'друзья', emphasizing mutual friendship and understanding among people.