Word
fellow
Phoneticsfel·low, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɛɫoʊ/
UK/fˈɛləʊ/
Definitions
01a man or boy
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal
n. a way to refer to a man or boy. You might use this to be polite, slightly old-fashioned, or friendly.
n. a male person; used as a synonym for 'man', 'guy', or 'chap'. Often carries a slightly formal or old-fashioned tone depending on the region.
日本語:男※
“He seems like a very kind young fellow who is always willing to help.”
“The elderly fellow at the corner shop has been a fixture of this neighbourhood for over forty years.”
02sharing a status
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. used to describe people who are in the same situation as you or share your job.
adj. denoting a person in the same position, involved in the same activity, or otherwise associated with the speaker or subject.
日本語:仲間※
“She wanted to discuss the new rules with her fellow students after class.”
“The lead researcher urged his fellow scientists to remain objective despite the surprising preliminary results of the clinical trial.”
03academic member
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Academic · Formal
n. a member of a university or a group of learned people who do research together.
n. a member of a learned society or a senior member of a college or university, often involved in research or teaching.
“She was elected as a fellow of the Royal Society for her work in physics.”
“After completing his doctorate, he was invited to stay on as a research fellow to continue his investigation into renewable energy.”
04companion or peer
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Literary
n. a person who is your companion or someone who is equal to you in rank.
n. a companion, comrade, or peer; one who belongs to the same class or group as another.
“He felt a deep connection to his fellows who had survived the long journey.”
“The poet wrote extensively about the shared struggles of his fellows during the industrial revolution.”
05matching item
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Archaic
n. one of a pair of things that match or go together.
n. one of a pair of matching or complementary objects; a counterpart.
“I found one glove in the drawer, but I cannot find its fellow anywhere.”
“The antique vase was missing its fellow, which had reportedly been lost during the family's move across the Atlantic.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “fellow” in context.
Verb
01. know the fellow
“Do you know the fellow standing by the entrance with the red umbrella?”
verb + noun
02. like the fellow
“I didn't like the fellow at first, but his sense of humor eventually won me over.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. cheerful fellow
“The shopkeeper was a cheerful fellow who always had a joke to share with his customers.”
adj + noun
04. decent fellow
“Even though we disagree on politics, I've always found him to be a decent fellow.”
adj + noun
05. poor fellow
“The poor fellow lost his job and his apartment in the same week.”
adj + noun
06. strange fellow
“He's a bit of a strange fellow, often walking alone in the park late at night.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. bit of a fellow
“He was a sturdy bit of a fellow, despite his relatively short height.”
noun + of + noun
Usage
Often used as an attributive noun to indicate shared experience, such as 'fellow citizens' or 'fellow students'.
Real-World Examples
“She appeared in a number of Bristol Old Vic productions in the 1950s, and it was there she met Eric Thompson, a fellow actor, whom she married in 1957.” “The way death is dealt with is very important in Zambia, said Christopher Vandome, a senior research fellow at the thinktank Chatham House.” Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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