mates

mates · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (British, informal) Friends or companions.

  2. 2.

    Partners in marriage or a romantic relationship.

  3. 3.

    Animals paired for breeding.

  4. 4.

    Fellow members of a group or team.

Related words

Antonyms: enemies, strangers
See also: friends, mate, partners
Synonyms: companions, friends, partners

Etymology

From Middle Low German mate meaning "companion."