mates

About 2.62 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun plural of mate
2. verb third-person singular simple present indicative of mate
3. adjective Friendly; having a friendship (with).

   He is mates with my brother.

Similar words

couple match peeps guys dudes folks partner friends peers lads

Often followed by

and in with of were to are for who

Word family

mate mated mating maty