noun
mates
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noun
1
Plural of mate: friends, companions, or partners.
"He went down to the pub with a few mates from work."
"The two dolphins had been mates for years."
How to Use Mates
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one friend, companion, or paired partner.
When to use it
Very common as an informal term for friends in British and Australian English.
Word Forms
Mateses plural
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