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Gegenstück — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • counterpart noun A person or thing that corresponds to or matches another, often in a different place or organization.
  • mate noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.

Senses

Gegenstück is used for these senses in English:

  • counterpart Either of two parts that fit together, or complement one another.
  • mate The other member of a matched pair of objects.

mate — full definition

  1. noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.
  2. noun A friendly, informal way to address someone, especially in British English.
  3. noun A breeding partner of an animal.
  4. noun A ship's officer ranking below the captain.
  5. verb To pair with another (animal) for breeding.

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