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mate vs matey

matey vs mate

mate is a noun but matey is not a noun.

mate is not an adjective while matey is an adjective.

mate is a verb but matey is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mate Yes No Yes No
matey No Yes No No
mate (noun) matey (noun)
a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king
an exact duplicate
South American tea-like drink made from leaves of a South American holly called mate
a person's partner in marriage
the partner of an animal (especially a sexual partner)
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
informal term for a friend of the same sex
a fellow member of a team
South American holly; leaves used in making a drink like tea
one of a pair
mate (adjective) matey (adjective)
(used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
mate (verb) matey (verb)
place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game
engage in sexual intercourse
bring two objects, ideas, or people together
Difference between mate and matey

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