Synonyms of mates

mates 1 of 2

noun

plural of mate

1

as in halves

either of a pair matched in one or more qualities

have you seen the mate to this glove anywhere?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• halves
• companions
• matches
• twins
• fellows
• similarities
• peers
• counterparts
• equivalents
• coordinates
• likes
• replicas
• rivals
• parallels
• equals
• likenesses
• identical twins
• doubles
• duplicates
• mirror images
• carbon copies
• analogues
• coequals
• facsimiles
• ringers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposites
• antipodes
• contraries
• antitheses
• reverses
• converses

2

as in associates

a person frequently seen in the company of another

that lout and his mates are known troublemakers in the neighborhood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• associates
• colleagues
• buddies
• friends
• peers
• comrades
• cohorts
• accomplices
• classmates
• companions
• fellows
• compatriots
• teammates
• compeers
• partners
• cronies
• running mates
• pals
• allies
• workmates
• coworkers
• chums
• collaborators
• hobnobbers
• equals
• affiliates
• confidants
• halves
• shipmates
• playmates
• intimates
• confederates
• housemates
• countrymen
• messmates
• roommates
• schoolmates
• familiars
• escorts
• parasites
• hearties
• attendants
• playfellows
• leeches
• hangers-on

3

as in assistants

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

• assistants
• aides
• apprentices
• adjutants
• sidekicks
• aids
• deputies
• lieutenants
• helpers
• servants
• helpmates
• coadjutors
• employees
• adjuncts
• subordinates
• helpmeets
• workers
• maids
• underlings
• scullions
• attendants
• hands
• laborers
• maidservants
• handmaidens
• hirelings
• auxiliaries
• legmen
• swampers
• help
• right hands
• girl Fridays
• gal Fridays
• aides-de-camp
• man Fridays

4

as in partners

the person to whom another is married

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• partners
• spouses
• husbands
• wives
• consorts
• significant others
• better halves
• brides
• soul mates
• grooms
• domestic partners
• men
• ladies
• bridegrooms
• hubbies
• old men
• helpmates
• misters
• helpmeets

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• singles
• exes
• bachelors
• maidens
• maids
• spinsters
• bachelorettes

5

as in friends

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

• friends
• buddies
• pals
• chums
• colleagues
• confidants
• comrades
• compadres
• intimates
• cronies
• sisters
• amigos
• confidantes
• partners
• familiars
• acquaintances
• musketeers
• alter egos
• brothers
• peers
• associates
• companions
• allies
• cohorts
• fellows
• sports
• collaborators
• accomplices
• supporters
• blood brothers
• confederates
• benefactors
• hearties
• sympathizers
• pen pals
• hobnobbers
• friendlies
• abettors
• well-wishers
• main men

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enemies
• foes
• competitors
• opponents
• rivals
• adversaries
• antagonists
• archenemies
• nemeses

mates

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of mate

as in sleeps

to engage in sexual intercourse

cats conceive almost every time they mate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sleeps
• does it
• breeds
• has sex
• copulates
• fornicates
• fools around

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mates

Noun

The bears, which are normally solitary creatures, can be picky when choosing mates, and females are only in heat for one to three days each year. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

Tellingly, there were no appeals of any significant volume from Gusto, his team-mates or the home supporters. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

In late September, listen as elk call for mates, which is known as bugling. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026

In a 2022 survey by Exodus Travels, 71% of 2,000 American respondents said travel can strengthen the bond between trip mates. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Verb

In addition to that, the company’s next car, the Tourbillon, will be its first to feature the company’s new hybrid powertrain, which mates a three-foot-long, naturally aspirated V-16 with a trio of electric motors. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 July 2026

His rotation mates Jameson Taillon (20) and Shota Imanaga (17) have given up the most in the majors. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026

The centre-forward is increasingly aware of these situations, positioning himself correctly or attacking the right space to offer his team-mates an option when City are attacking the wide areas. — Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2025