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mated

/ˈmeɪtɪd/

matedadjective

more mated

Comp.

most mated

Super.

/ˈmeɪtɪd/

Translations

сочетанный

The mated colors in the design create a harmonious look.

Сочетанные цвета в дизайне создают гармоничный вид.

спаренный

The mated connectors ensure a secure connection.

Спаренные разъемы обеспечивают надежное соединение.

Definitions

Paired or matched with a corresponding item or partner.

The mated socks were neatly folded in the drawer.

Having paired for breeding; having copulated.

The biologist observed the mated birds returning to their nest.

Defeated by checkmate in a game of chess.

After a spectacular queen sacrifice, Black was mated in three moves.

Synonyms

mateverb

mated

Past Simple

mated

Past Simple

mated

Past Participle

mating

Gerund

/meɪt/

Translations

сочетаться

The two animals mate for life.

Эти два животных сочетаются на всю жизнь.

спариваться

The birds mate during the spring season.

Птицы спариваются в весенний сезон.

Additional translations

сопоставлять

Definitions

To bring together a male and a female for breeding purposes.

The zookeepers decided to mate the pandas in the spring.

To copulate or engage in sexual reproduction.

The birds mate during the early months of the year.

To pair or join together, especially in a mechanical or technical context.

The engineer had to mate the two components to complete the assembly.

To defeat an opponent at chess by delivering checkmate.

She mated her opponent with a surprise queen sacrifice.

Synonyms

matenoun

Definitions

A friend or companion.

I went to the movies with my mate last night.

One of a pair, especially in a partnership or marriage.

She found her perfect mate and they got married last year.

A fellow member or joint occupant of a specified thing.

He was my cabin mate during the cruise.

A fellow worker or colleague.

My work mate helped me finish the project on time.

A person or animal's sexual partner.

The bird was searching for a mate during the breeding season.

A rank in the navy, below a warrant officer and above a seaman.

He was promoted to the rank of mate after years of service.

In chess, a position in which a king is checkmated; checkmate.

He delivered mate in three moves.

An infusion made from the dried leaves of the South American holly Ilex paraguariensis, also known as yerba mate.

We sat around the fire sipping hot mate.

An officer on a merchant or naval vessel ranking immediately below the master or captain.

The first mate took command while the captain was off duty.

mateinterjection

Definitions

Used as an informal way of getting someone's attention or addressing a person, usually a man.

Mate, could you pass me the salt?

matepast participle

mated

Definitions

Paired or fitted together so as to match or function as a unit.

The engineer inspected the mated components for any gaps.

Synonyms

joined together

mateadjective

Definitions

Relating to sexual pairing or breeding.

Mate choice can be influenced by physical traits.