|
|
mate
|
|
- pronunciation:
- meIt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a marriage partner; husband or wife.
My parents say that they are mates for life.- synonyms:
- spouse
- similar words:
- companion, husband, wife
|
| definition 2: |
one of two matched things.
Where is the mate to this shoe?- synonyms:
- companion, match
- similar words:
- counterpart, duplicate, twin
|
| definition 3: |
one of a pair of animals that live or have offspring together.
The dog helped his mate take care of their puppies.- similar words:
- female, male
|
| definition 4: |
a close friend or companion.
My brother and his mates love spending time together.- synonyms:
- comrade, fellow, friend
- similar words:
- ally, associate, buddy, colleague, coworker, pal, partner, peer
|
| definition 5: |
an officer on a ship who ranks directly below the captain; first mate.
- similar words:
- officer
|
| related words: |
brother, equal, friend |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
mates, mating, mated |
| definition: |
to come together to have offspring.
The dogs mated and had ten puppies.
- synonyms:
- breed
- similar words:
- reproduce
|
| related words: |
breed |
|
|
| derivation: |
mateless (adj.) |
|
|