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The correct spelling is mate.
How to pronounce mate
/meɪt/
nounIPA: /meɪt/
Say it like: Mat-e
The correct spelling is mate. A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate. For example: "He's my best mate."
Usage Examples
“He's my best mate.”
“Excuse me, mate, have you got the time?”
“I found one of the socks I wanted to wear, but I couldn't find its mate.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.
- 2.(especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.
- 3.A friend, usually of the same sex.
- 4.Friendly term of address to a stranger, usually male, of similar age
- 5.In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc).
verb
- 1.To match, fit together without space between.
- 2.To copulate.
- 3.To pair in order to raise offspring
- 4.To arrange in matched pairs.
- 5.To introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding.
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