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mates

MAYTS/meɪts/

3 meanings of mates

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of mate. Use this form when you mean more than one mate.

    Many birds stay with their mates for life.

    The zookeeper found new mates for both lonely tigers.

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  2. 2
    verb
    The form of mate used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.

    Each spring, the swan mates with the same partner.

    The farmer mates his prize cattle every fall.

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  3. 3
    adjective
    Being friends with someone and on good, friendly terms.

    After a few weeks, the new kids were all mates.

    She's mates with everyone on the street.

    Similarfriendly, chummy, pally, close

    Oppositeunfriendly, hostile

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mates is a form of mate

mate, noun: A person who shares something with you, like a class, a job, or a ship. Full entry

Forms
matemates plural
Spelling
mate → mates: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /s/.

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