- 1[countable] (in compounds) a person you share an activity or living space with teammates/playmates/classmates my roommate see running mate, soulmate
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bird/animal - 2[countable] either of a pair of birds or animals A male bird sings to attract a mate.
- 3[countable] (informal) a husband, wife, or other sexual partner on ship
- 4[countable] an officer in a commercial ship below the rank of captain or master see first mate in chess
- 5[uncountable] = checkmate
someone you share with
Check pronunciation: mate