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mating

|mat/ing|

/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/

(mate)

companion

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
mate	mates	mating	mates	mated	mated	mating

Etymology

Etymology Information

'mate' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'maten,' where 'mat-' meant 'companion.'

Historical Evolution

'maten' transformed into the modern English word 'mate.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'companion or partner,' but over time it evolved to include the act of pairing for reproduction.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of pairing or coupling, especially for reproduction.

The mating of birds often involves elaborate courtship rituals.

Synonyms

Verb 1

present participle of 'mate'.

The animals are mating during the spring season.

Examples

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