Mate and Mates

Mate

Mate noun - Either of a pair matched in one or more qualities.

Mates is a synonym for mate. In some cases you can replace term "Mates" with "Mate", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: mated, mating, matey

Mates

Mates noun - A pair of people who live together.

Mate is a synonym for mates. Sometimes you can use "Mate" instead the word "Mates" as a noun or a verb.
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