Difference between Mate and Friend

What is the difference between Mate and Friend?

Mate as a verb is to match, fit together without space between. while Friend as a verb is to act as the friend of

Mate

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To match, fit together without space between. To copulate. To pair in order to raise offspring To arrange in matched pairs. To introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding. To fit (objects) together without space between. To win a game of chess by putting the opponent in checkmate

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A sexual partner. The other member of a matched pair of objects. A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship. In naval ranks, a mate may also be, or be subordinate to, a particular non-commissioned officer (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc). Short for first mate. A technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice. A friend, colleague etc.; an informal and friendly term of address to a stranger, usually of the same sex. Often used in direct address to any male. (in combination) a fellow, associate, colleague, or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. classmate, shipmate. Short for Checkmate. , an aromatic tea-like drink prepared from the holly yerba maté (Ilex paraguariensis). The abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea

Friend

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to act as the friend ofto add a person to a list of associates of one's social networking site

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.A boyfriend or girlfriend.An associate who provides assistance.A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquaintedA person who backs something.An object or idea that can be used for good.Used as a form of address when warning someone.In object-oriented programming, a function or class granted special access to the private and protected members of another class.

We hope you now know whether to use Mate or Friend in your sentence.

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