mate

US /met/

UK /meɪt/

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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