playmate

/'plei,felou/ Cách viết khác : (playmate) /'pleimeit/

Thân thiện

A child shares a toy with their playmate in the backyard.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a companion at play

Từ đồng nghĩa

• playfellow