a person who is or was in the same class as you at school or college
class+mate
Shared component: mate · companion
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mate
companion
Related forms: mate · 17 words in this dictionary
Related words
Shared components, not spelling prefixesFriendly and familiar; characteristic of a friend or mate.
mate+y
Shared component: mate · companion
A person with whom one shares a prison cell.
cell+mate
Shared component: mate · companion
A friend with whom a child plays.
play+mate
Shared component: mate · companion
a person who shares a room, apartment, or house with another or others.
room+mate
Shared component: mate · companion
A person who sits next to you on a vehicle such as a plane, bus, or train.
seat+mate
Shared component: mate · companion
a sailor who serves on the same ship as another; a fellow sailor.
ship+mate
Shared component: mate · companion
a person who is on the same team as another.
team+mate
Shared component: mate · companion
a person who works with you, especially in the same job or organization
work+mate
Shared component: mate · companion
a person who shares a house or apartment with another or others.
house+mate
Shared component: mate · companion
a person who works in the same office as another person; a colleague sharing an office.
office+mate
Shared component: mate · companion
a person who goes to or went to the same school as you
school+mate
Shared component: mate · companion
A horse from the same stable as another, especially one owned or trained by the same person.
stable+mate
Shared component: mate · companion
bunkmateExtended relation
a person who shares a bunk bed or sleeping quarters with another.
bunk+mate
Extended relation: mate · companion
crewmateExtended relation
A fellow member of a crew, especially on a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft.
crew+mate
Extended relation: mate · companion
helpmateExtended relation
A helpful companion or partner, especially a spouse.
help+mate
Extended relation: mate · companion
littermateExtended relation
One of two or more young animals born in the same litter.
litter+mate
Extended relation: mate · companion