mated

SayMAY-tid/ˈmeɪtɪd/

2 meanings of mated

1
verb
Simple past and past participle of mate. Use this form for something that already happened.
The two pandas mated in early spring at the reserve.
The farmers mated the cow with a prize bull last year.
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2
adjective
Joined together so that two parts fit and stay locked.
Like two puzzle pieces that fit together tightly.
The mated halves of the shell fit together perfectly.
Each mated piece clicks into place with a soft snap.
Similarconnected, engaged
Oppositeseparated, disconnected

mated is a form of mate

mate, verb: For animals, to have sex in order to make babies. Full entry

Forms: matemates he/she/itmating -ing formmated past tense, past participle
Spelling: mate → mated: add -d
Sound: The ending sounds like /ɪd/, an extra syllable.

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