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mate
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- pronunciation:
- meIt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A mate is one of a pair of animals that live or have offspring together.
The male bird's bright colors help him attract a mate.One of the animals stays with the offspring while its mate hunts for food.- similar words:
- female, male
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| definition 2: |
A mate is a husband or wife. A mate is a person to spend one's life with.
Mr. Lee never gave up hope of finding a mate, and now finally, at age 50, he is getting married.- synonyms:
- spouse
- similar words:
- companion, husband, wife
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| definition 3: |
A mate is one of two things that match and go together.
I found the mate to my purple sock. It was way in the back of the drawer.- synonyms:
- match
- similar words:
- twin
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| definition 4: |
A mate is a good friend or companion.
My dad says he misses some of his old mates from college.- synonyms:
- friend
- similar words:
- ally, associate, buddy, colleague, coworker, pal, partner
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| related words: |
equal, friend |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
mates, mating, mated |
| definition: |
When animals mate, they come together to have offspring.
The scientists hope the two pandas at the zoo will mate and have cubs.
- synonyms:
- breed
- similar words:
- reproduce
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| related words: |
breed |
| derivation: |
mateless (adj.) |
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