mate in English: A friend. British speakers also say it to a man they are talking to. (noun)

Translation

A friend. British speakers also say it to a man they are talking to.

Word origin

From Middle Low German mate, meaning someone you share your food with.

Gender

Pluralmates

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"Mates" here means friends.

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British speakers use "mate" like a friendly name for someone.

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A "school mate" is a friend from school.

friend

A person you know well and like, who is not in your family.

buddy

A warm, friendly word for a friend, used most often in American English.

guy

A man, used in a friendly or relaxed way.

man

An adult male human being.

know

To have information about something, or to be familiar with a person.

bro

A very informal word for a brother or a close male friend.

comrade

A friend, especially someone who works, travels or fights beside you.

pal

A friend. This is an informal word.

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