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Rule "boy friend (boyfriend)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: boy friend (boyfriend)
Message: This is normally spelled as one word.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boyfriend
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Tom and his girl friend are in love.
    Correction suggestion: girlfriend
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane is an American comic book series.
ID: FRIEND_COMPOUNDS [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2025-01-16 22:33:10 +0100)