playmate
/'plei,felou/ Cách viết khác : (playmate) /'pleimeit/
Definition
- Noun:
- A companion at play: A person, especially another child, with whom one plays games or engages in recreational activities.
Usage
- The word "playmate" is used to describe a friend, typically during childhood, who shares in play activities. It emphasizes the social and recreational aspect of the relationship.
- It is a compound noun formed from "play" and "mate."
Examples
- Noun:
- My daughter invited her favorite playmate over for the afternoon.
- He was my constant playmate when we were growing up in the same neighborhood.
Advanced Usage
- While most commonly associated with children, "playmate" can be used humorously or affectionately for adults engaging in playful activities together.
- Even in their seventies, the two brothers remained each other's primary playmate for golf and cards.
Variants and Related Words
- Playfellow (noun): A synonym for "playmate," though slightly less common in modern usage.
- They were inseparable playfellows throughout their childhood.
Synonyms
- Playfellow: A companion in play.
- Friend: A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
- Companion: A person or animal with whom one spends time or travels.
Antonyms
- Antagonist: A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone.
- Opponent: Someone who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument.
Noun
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a companion at play
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