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mate

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of mate

1 either of a pair matched in one or more qualities

  • have you seen the mate to this glove anywhere?
Synonyms of mate

companion, fellow, half, match, twin
Words Related to mate

coordinate

coequal, counterpart, equal, equivalent, like, parallel, peer, rival

carbon copy, double, duplicate, facsimile, identical twin, likeness, mirror image, replica, ringer

analogue (or analog), similarity
Near Antonyms of mate

antipode, antithesis, contrary, converse, opposite, reverse

2 a person frequently seen in the company of another

  • that lout and his mates are known troublemakers in the neighborhood
Synonyms of mate

associate, cohort, companion, compatriot, compeer, comrade, crony, fellow, hobnobber, running mate
Words Related to mate

colleague, coworker, equal, peer, workmate

accomplice, affiliate, ally, collaborator, confederate, half, partner

buddy, chum, confidant, familiar, friend, hearty, intimate, pal

countryman

classmate, housemate, messmate, playfellow, playmate, roommate (also roomie), schoolmate, shipmate, teammate

attendant, escort

hanger-on, leech, parasite

3 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 of mate

adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, helper, helpmate, helpmeet, lieutenant, sidekick
Words Related to mate

attendant, handmaiden (also handmaid), maid, maidservant, scullion, servant

auxiliary, legman, subordinate, underling

employee (also employe), hand, help, hireling, laborer, swamper, worker

gal Friday, girl Friday

man Friday, right hand

aide-de-camp

4 the person to whom another is married

  • they vowed to each other that they would remain mates for life
Synonyms of mate

better half, consort, partner, significant other, spouse
Words Related to mate

soul mate

domestic partner

bridegroom, groom, hubby, husband, man, mister, old man

bride, helpmate, helpmeet, lady, wife
Near Antonyms of mate

ex

single

bachelor

bachelorette, maid, maiden, spinster

5 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 of mate

alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, musketeer, pal
Words Related to mate

acquaintance

associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport

blood brother, brother, main man, sister

abettor (also abetter), accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate

pen pal

benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher

friendly
Near Antonyms of mate

adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival

archenemy, nemesis
Antonyms of mate

enemy, foe

mate

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of mate

to engage in sexual intercourse

  • cats conceive almost every time they mate
Synonyms of mate

breed, copulate, sleep
Words Related to mate

fool around, fornicate
Phrases Synonymous with mate

do it, have sex

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