Meaning
A friend. British speakers also say it to a man they are talking to.
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Word origin
From Middle Low German mate, meaning someone you share your food with.
- Origin
- Middle Low German
- Root
- mate
Grammar
Examples
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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.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 7: mate, huge, address and 7 more words.