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.