mate

mate

noun

Definition of MATE

1

either of a pair matched in one or more qualities <have you seen the mate to this glove anywhere?>

Synonyms companion, fellow, half, match, twin

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

Related Words 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, schoolmate, shipmate, teammate; attendant, escort; hanger-on, leech, parasite

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 adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, helpmate, helpmeet, lieutenant, mate, sidekick

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

Related Words soul mate; domestic partner; bridegroom, groom, hubby, husband, man, mister, old man; bride, helpmate, helpmeet, lady, wife

Near Antonyms ex; single; bachelor; bachelorette, maid, maiden, spinster

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 alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, intimate, mate [chiefly British], musketeer, pal

Related Words 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 adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival; archenemy, nemesis

Antonyms enemy, foe