Meaning of the word mate in English

What does mate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mate

US /meɪt/

UK /meɪt/

a friend or companion

Example:

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He's my best mate from school.

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Let's go for a drink, mate.

Synonym:

friend pal buddy chum companion

one of a pair of animals, especially birds, that are breeding or have bred

Example:

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The male bird was looking for a mate.

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Penguins often stay with the same mate for life.

Synonym:

partner consort spouse

to join with another in a pair

Example:

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The birds will mate in the spring.

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They decided to mate their two dogs.

Synonym:

breed copulate pair