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   What does mate mean in English?

   • [countable] (British English, Australian English, informal) used as a friendly way of addressing somebody, especially between men Sorry mate, you'll have to wait. All right, mate? [countable] (in compounds) a person you share an activity or accommodation with [countable] the sexual partner of a bird or animal A male bird sings to attract a mate.

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   What is a mate in a relationship?

   • Someone's wife, husband, or sexual partner can be referred to as their mate . He has found his ideal mate. An animal's mate is its sexual partner. The males guard their mates zealously. When animals mate, a male and a female have sex in order to produce young . This allows the pair to mate properly and stops the hen staying in the nest-box. [VERB]

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   What does all right mate mean?

   • All right, mate? [countable] (in compounds) a person you share an activity or accommodation with [countable] the sexual partner of a bird or animal A male bird sings to attract a mate. [countable] (informal) a husband, wife or other sexual partner Many matchmaking sites compile lists of potential mates using basic information.

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   When was mate first used?

   • The earliest known use of the verb mate is in the early 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for mate is from 1509, in the writing of Stephen Hawes, poet. It is also recorded as a noun from the Middle English period (1150—1500). mate is formed within English, by conversion.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MATE definition: 1. an animal's sexual partner: 2. a friend: 3. used as a friendly way of talking to someone…. Learn more.

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     FLATMATE definition: 1. a person who shares an apartment...

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     MATE meaning: 1. an animal's sexual partner: 2. a friend: 3....

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     UK informal. You call a man ‘mate’ when you are speaking to...

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   1 day ago · 13 meanings: 1. the sexual partner of an animal 2. a marriage partner 3. a. informal, mainly British, Australian and New.... Click for more definitions.

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   UK informal. You call a man ‘mate’ when you are speaking to him informally: Thanks, mate. an animal’s sexual partner. mate. verb. uk / meɪt/ mating | mated. When animals mate, they have sex in order to produce babies. (Definition of mate from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of mate.

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   Nov 11, 2013 · RegDwigнt. 97.3k 40 310 405. asked Nov 11, 2013 at 6:23. Anderson. 31 1 1 3. Yes. Lad: A boy or man. Mate: Informal term for a friend of the same sex. – VijayaRagavan. Nov 11, 2013 at 7:22. Except for stable lad, which despite the existence in English of stable girl, can refer to those of either sex who work with racehorses. – Andrew Leach ♦.

6. www.dictionary.com › e › sRighto, It's British Slang, Mate! - Dictionary.com

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   Apr 29, 2019 · It means “very upset” or “disappointed.” The slang, found in the 1970s, is thought to originate from the notion of being sick to one’s guts. If your partner dumps you or your bestie doesn’t get that new job? You’re absolutely gutted. uni.

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   [countable] (British English, Australian English, informal) used as a friendly way of addressing somebody, especially between men. Sorry mate, you'll have to wait. All right, mate? somebody you share with. [countable] (in compounds) a person you share an activity or accommodation with. workmates/teammates/playmates/classmates. my room-mate/flatmate

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   What does the verb mate mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb mate. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. mate has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. birds (late 1500s) agriculture (late 1500s) animals (mid 1700s) See meaning & use. How common is the verb mate?