Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who shares a close personal relationship, especially in a non-romantic way or a sibling creature.
Mate
/meɪt/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
'Do not leave me, mates!' he shouted.
'What is happening, mates?'
My mate armed himself with a hatchet, and so did I.
Etymology:
Originates from the Middle English mat(e), borrowed from Middle Low German mate, meaning companion, stemming from Proto-Germanic roots and often used in Nautical contexts.
Usage Statistics:
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