workmate

noun (a workmate, workmates; mainly UK, Australia, NZ, Ireland)

«workmate» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A person you work with in the same job or place. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life: parents talk about their workmates. In stories, workmates help or annoy each other. In the USA people more often say «coworker» or «colleague».

Examples

Mum is going out for lunch with her workmates. tree →
Dad's workmate gave him a lift home. tree →
The workmates bought a cake for her birthday. tree →
He gets on well with all his workmates. tree →
A good workmate helps when you are busy. tree →
My aunt's workmates sent flowers when she was ill. tree →

Note

Countable; one word. Related: colleague (more formal), coworker (US), mate (Australia, UK informal friend).

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «workmate» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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