| Main Entry: | mate |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | one of a pair; partner |
Synonyms: |
acquaintance, alter ego, analog, assistant, associate, bedmate, bride, buddy*, chum*, classmate, cohort, colleague, companion, compeer, complement, comrade, concomitant, consort, coordinate, counterpart, coworker, crony, double, duplicate, familiar, friend, groom, helper, helpmate, intimate, match, pal*, peer, playmate, reciprocal, roommate, schoolmate, sidekick*, spouse, twin |
| Main Entry: | mate |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | marry and breed |
Synonyms: |
cohabit, copulate, couple, crossbreed, generate, join, land*, match, merge, pair, procreate, serve, tie, tie the knot, wed, yoke |
Antonyms: |
abstain, uncouple |
| Main Entry: | assistant |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | helper |
Synonyms: |
abettor, accessory, accomplice, adherent, adjunct, aide, ally, appointee, apprentice, associate, attendant, auxiliary, backer, backup*, coadjutant, coadjutor, collaborator, colleague, companion, confederate, cooperator, deputy, fellow worker, flunky, follower, friend, gofer, help, helpmate, mate, partner, patron, peon*, representative, right-hand person, secretary, subordinate, supporter, temp, temporary worker |
| Main Entry: | associate |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | colleague |
Synonyms: |
accessory, accomplice, affiliate, aid, ally, assistant, auxiliary, branch, buddy, chum, clubber, co-worker, cohort, collaborator, companion, compatriot, comrade, confederate, consort, cooperator, crony, fellow, friend, helper, joiner, kissing cousin, mate, offshoot, one of the folks, pal, pard, partner, peer, playmate, sidekick |
Antonyms: |
antagonist, competitor, enemy, foe, opponent, rival, stranger |
| Main Entry: | bride |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | female marriage partner |
Synonyms: |
helpmate, mate, newly married woman, newlywed, old woman, spouse, wife |
Antonyms: |
bridegroom, groom |
| Main Entry: | bridegroom |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | male marriage partner |
Synonyms: |
benedict, groom, helpmate, husband, mate, newlywed, old man, spouse |
Antonyms: |
bride |
| Main Entry: | buddy |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | friend |
Synonyms: |
associate, chum, co-mate, co-worker, companion, comrade, confidant, crony, intimate, mate, pal, peer, sidekick |
Antonyms: |
enemy |
| Main Entry: | chum |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | friend |
Synonyms: |
associate, bro, buddy, co-mate, companion, comrade, crony, mate, pal, playmate, sis |
Antonyms: |
enemy |
| Main Entry: | cohort |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | partner in activity |
Synonyms: |
accomplice, adherent, aide, ally, assistant, associate, companion, company, comrade, confrere, consociate, contingent, disciple, follower, friend, hand, legion, mate, myrmidon, pal, partisan, regiment, satellite, sidekick, stall, supporter |
Antonyms: |
enemy, opponent |
| Main Entry: | companion |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | helper, friend |
Synonyms: |
accompaniment, accomplice, aide, ally, assistant, associate, attendant, buddy, chaperon, co-worker, colleague, comate, complement, comrade, concomitant, confederate, consort, convoy, counterpart, cousin, crony, cuz, double, escort, guide, match, mate, nurse, pal, pard, partner, playmate, protector, roomie, safeguard, sidekick |
Antonyms: |
enemy, foe, foreigner, opponent, stranger |