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

Fans of Jackie and her longtime mate Shadow have been continuing to watch their nest on the livestream camera that made the raptor pair the most famous eagles on Earth. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026

Many also wondered what would become of Shadow, her mate of eight years. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Verb

European earwigs mate in the late summer or early fall and then hide out for the winter. — Hannah Smith july 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026

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

Phrases Containing mate

• running mate