2006-09-29 01:18:20 · 16 answers · asked by russellhamuk 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
all words like that mean friend in the same way. Mate, pal, pet, flower, hun, duck....etc.
2006-09-29 01:22:22 · answer #1 · answered by pat.rob00 Chef U.K. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mate and Friends are the same. Only mate word can be used differently if one wants. But in all respect it is the same.
2006-09-29 01:26:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In England mate is a term that originally just meant "A man's male friend" but today girls use it for their female friends and even friends of the opposite sex use it. People using it to refer to friends of the opposite sex is a recent development for the word mate because it used to be same sex only. I still wouldn't call a girl a mate, only my male friends.
2006-09-29 01:30:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She means friend - but I would say a 'fun friend'. I only refer to people as mates if they are a good friend and someone I have a laugh with. I suggest it means she is not romantically interested however.
2006-09-29 01:21:07 · answer #4 · answered by Madam Rosmerta 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what country you are in I guess but in Uk, 'Mate' is a more informal, slang term for a friend or acquaintance! Language is evolving very quickly and words meanings can alter very quickly but I reckon most people use mate to refer to a good friend who they can be relaxed and informal with!
Using mate to describe your partner is a bit graphic for my liking :-)
2006-09-29 01:29:29 · answer #5 · answered by Imo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend is someone you can count on in your time of sorrow and or share a deep secret or two with. A mate is someone you can spend more "personal effection" with. Like maybe love, or someone you can see yourself in a relationship with.
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2006-09-29 01:25:53 · answer #7 · answered by d d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on her nationality... It is common for an Aussie to refer to her male friends as a mate, or a bloke.
2006-09-29 01:20:22 · answer #8 · answered by shughes2000_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a mate is a good friend you would put yourself out for a friend you may a be a little reluctant to help out as much as your not so close
2006-09-29 01:22:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
convinced mate is in direction of a similar sex yet mate is a delightful way of affirming whats up buddy so that you'll easily say whats up mate instead of whats up my buddy. mate=casual time period for a buddy of a similar sex
2016-10-16 02:50:00 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋