mate Antonyms

Meaning of mate

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mate (n)

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

a fellow member of a team

the partner of an animal (especially a sexual partner)

a person's partner in marriage

an exact duplicate

one of a pair

South American holly; leaves used in making a drink like tea

informal term for a friend of the same sex

South American tea-like drink made from leaves of a South American holly called mate

a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king

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mate (v)

engage in sexual intercourse

bring two objects, ideas, or people together

place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game

Webster

mate (n.)

The Paraguay tea, being the dried leaf of the Brazilian holly (Ilex Paraguensis). The infusion has a pleasant odor, with an agreeable bitter taste, and is much used for tea in South America.

Same as Checkmate.

One who customarily associates with another; a companion; an associate; any object which is associated or combined with a similar object.

Hence, specifically, a husband or wife; and among the lower animals, one of a pair associated for propagation and the care of their young.

A suitable companion; a match; an equal.

An officer in a merchant vessel ranking next below the captain. If there are more than one bearing the title, they are called, respectively, first mate, second mate, third mate, etc. In the navy, a subordinate officer or assistant; as, master's mate; surgeon's mate.

Webster

mate (a.)

See 2d Mat.

Webster

mate (v. t.)

To confuse; to confound.

To checkmate.

To match; to marry.

To match one's self against; to oppose as equal; to compete with.

Webster

mate (v. i.)

To be or become a mate or mates, especially in sexual companionship; as, some birds mate for life; this bird will not mate with that one.

mate Sentence Examples

  1. My loyal mate has always stood by my side through thick and thin.
  2. The boat's mate diligently carried out his duties, ensuring the crew's safety during the tempest.
  3. The dog became an inseparable mate for the elderly woman, providing companionship and emotional support.
  4. The mates of the wedding party celebrated the union with hearty cheers and laughter.
  5. The team's newfound mate quickly demonstrated his exceptional skills on the football field.
  6. The chess player made a calculated move, checkmating his opponent's king.
  7. The veterinarian suspected that the feline patient had a soul mate that it was searching for.
  8. The hikers encountered a curious mountain goat that became their unexpected mate for the day.
  9. The mates of the sailing vessel worked tirelessly to navigate the treacherous waters of the open sea.
  10. The couple's close friends acted as their mates of honor during the grand ceremony.

FAQs About the word mate

the officer below the master on a commercial ship, a fellow member of a team, the partner of an animal (especially a sexual partner), a person's partner in marr

match,half, fellow,companion, twin, similarity, equal, duplicate, analog, mirror image

contrary, antithesis, reverse, opposite, converse, converse, opposite, reverse,contrary, antithesis

My loyal mate has always stood by my side through thick and thin.

The boat's mate diligently carried out his duties, ensuring the crew's safety during the tempest.

The dog became an inseparable mate for the elderly woman, providing companionship and emotional support.

The mates of the wedding party celebrated the union with hearty cheers and laughter.