mate

B2
Pronunciation
/meɪt/
/meiʔ/
/meɪt/
Noun
16 definition(s)
1 Definition

A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.

2 Definition

(especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.

3 Definition

A friend, usually of the same sex.

Example Sentences
  • He's my best mate.
4 Definition

Friendly term of address to a stranger, usually male, of similar age

Example Sentences
  • Excuse me, mate, have you got the time?
5 Definition

In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc).

6 Definition

A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship.

7 Definition

A first mate.

8 Definition

A technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice.

9 Definition

The other member of a matched pair of objects.

Example Sentences
  • I found one of the socks I wanted to wear, but I couldn't find its mate.
10 Definition

A suitable companion; a match; an equal.

11 Definition

The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.

12 Definition

(by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat.

13 Definition

The abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea

14 Definition

An evergreen tree, Ilex paraquariensis, native to South America, cultivated for its leaves.

15 Definition

A beverage, resembling tea, made from the dried leaves of this plant.

16 Definition

A cup of this drink.

Verb
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

To match, fit together without space between.

Example Sentences
  • The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly.
2 Definition

To copulate.

3 Definition

To pair in order to raise offspring

4 Definition

To arrange in matched pairs.

5 Definition

To introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding.

6 Definition

(of an animal) To copulate with.

7 Definition

To marry; to match (a person).

8 Definition

To match oneself against; to oppose as equal; to compete with.

9 Definition

To fit (objects) together without space between.

10 Definition

To move (a space shuttle orbiter) onto the back of an aircraft that can carry it.

11 Definition

To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.

Example Sentences
  • That jerk checkmated me in four moves!
12 Definition

(by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape.

13 Definition

To confuse; to confound.