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

Hardy missed playing football every day and has enjoyed cheering on his backfield mate. — Pj Green november 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2026

Warren, in the midst of a breakout year, and backfield mate Rico Dowdle ran through gaping holes as the Steelers ran for 200 yards, including 160 in the first half, the most by any team in the opening half this season. — CBS News, 1 Nov. 2026

Verb

The researchers found a population deep in a Japanese mountain valley where left- and right-coiling snails can mate and exchange genes. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox and is equipped with a slip and assist clutch. — New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing mate

• running mate