Foundation level · Year 4 · free
mate
noun · Say it: MAYT
What it means
Foundationa friend, especially one you spend a lot of time with
Oliver went to the park to play football with his mates after school.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- buddy
- chum
- friend
- pal
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- enemy
More examples
- My best mate and I sit next to each other in maths.
Where the word comes from
From an old German word meaning someone who shares food.
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