mate
US /met/
・UK /meɪt/
B1
noun
- A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- Partner in a (sexual) relationship
- One of a matched pair e.g. a shoe or glove
- A kind of officer on a ship
verb
- To pair a male and female so they have children
- To join or fit two things together
other
- Person your wish to, or are married to
Examples
These birds have colourful feathers to attract a mate.
They've been good mates ever since they were at school together.