Synonyms of mate

mate 1 of 2

noun

1

as in half

either of a pair matched in one or more qualities

have you seen the mate to this glove anywhere?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• half
• match
• companion
• twin
• fellow
• similarity
• equivalent
• coordinate
• replica
• counterpart
• like
• parallel
• double
• duplicate
• peer
• likeness
• rival
• mirror image
• carbon copy
• analogue
• equal
• identical twin
• facsimile
• coequal
• ringer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contrary
• opposite
• converse
• reverse
• antithesis
• antipode

2

as in associate

a person frequently seen in the company of another

that lout and his mates are known troublemakers in the neighborhood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• associate
• buddy
• colleague
• friend
• accomplice
• comrade
• companion
• fellow
• peer
• cohort
• classmate
• compatriot
• partner
• running mate
• teammate
• crony
• compeer
• pal
• chum
• hobnobber
• collaborator
• ally
• coworker
• workmate
• half
• confidant
• shipmate
• equal
• affiliate
• intimate
• playmate
• housemate
• roommate
• familiar
• hearty
• countryman
• escort
• playfellow
• messmate
• parasite
• schoolmate
• leech
• attendant
• confederate
• hanger-on

3

as in assistant

chiefly British a person who helps a more skilled person

a plumber and his mate showed up to fix the sink in our London hotel room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assistant
• apprentice
• aide
• aid
• adjutant
• deputy
• sidekick
• lieutenant
• helper
• helpmate
• adjunct
• servant
• helpmeet
• coadjutor
• maid
• employee
• worker
• subordinate
• help
• attendant
• maidservant
• laborer
• handmaiden
• auxiliary
• right hand
• underling
• scullion
• hireling
• legman
• hand
• swamper
• girl Friday
• man Friday
• gal Friday
• aide-de-camp

4

as in partner

the person to whom another is married

they vowed to each other that they would remain mates for life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• partner
• spouse
• husband
• wife
• consort
• significant other
• better half
• bride
• groom
• soulmate
• mister
• man
• hubby
• domestic partner
• bridegroom
• helpmate
• helpmeet
• lady
• old man

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ex
• single
• bachelor
• maiden
• maid
• spinster
• bachelorette

5

as in friend

chiefly British a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another

spent the weekend in London with some of his mates from Oxford

Synonyms & Similar Words

• friend
• buddy
• pal
• chum
• confidant
• colleague
• comrade
• compadre
• sister
• intimate
• confidante
• familiar
• alter ego
• partner
• brother
• amigo
• crony
• musketeer
• acquaintance
• companion
• fellow
• associate
• peer
• accomplice
• ally
• hearty
• cohort
• collaborator
• blood brother
• benefactor
• sport
• supporter
• pen pal
• hobnobber
• main man
• sympathizer
• friendly
• abettor
• confederate
• well-wisher

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enemy
• foe
• opponent
• competitor
• adversary
• rival
• antagonist
• nemesis
• archenemy

mate

2 of 2

verb

as in to sleep

to engage in sexual intercourse

cats conceive almost every time they mate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sleep
• breed
• have sex
• copulate
• do it
• fornicate
• fool around

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mate

Noun

The Athletic reported in July Chelsea were working on a deal to sign Joao Pedro’s former Brighton team-mate Danny Welbeck. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

As Jesuit missions and Spanish colonization took over the continent in the 16th century, mate was popularized across other countries and between settlers and natives alike to become the region’s largest export. — Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Verb

Wild turkeys can be particularly aggressive during mating season. — Elan Abrell, The Conversation, 22 July 2026

The queen lays the eggs, 1,000 a day; the drones’ sole purpose is to mate with the queen; worker bees forage for nectar and pollen, as well as build, repair, and defend the hive. — Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026

Phrases Containing mate

• running mate