adjective
mated
MAY-tihd
Mated (adjective) means Joined or fitted together closely, as interlocking parts. Example: “The mated gears turned smoothly against each other.”
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Joined or fitted together closely, as interlocking parts.
"The mated gears turned smoothly against each other."
How to use mated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFitted or paired closely together, like interlocking pieces.
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What does “mated” mean?
The word “mated” means joined or fitted together closely, as interlocking parts. In plain terms, fitted or paired closely together, like interlocking pieces.
How do you pronounce “mated”?
“Mated” is pronounced MAY-tihd (/ˈmeɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “mated” in a sentence?
Here is “mated” used in a sentence: “The mated gears turned smoothly against each other.”
What part of speech is “mated”?
“Mated” is an adjective.