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Meaning of workmate
A person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business.
Etymology of workmate
The word "workmate" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from "work" and "mate", with "mate" having its roots in Old English "gemaeca" meaning "fellow" or "companion".
Historically, the term was used to describe a fellow worker or colleague, often in a factory or industrial setting.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business.
- * A person who works with another, especially in a particular job or activity.
Usage Examples
- My workmate helped me finish the project on time.
- * I've been working with my new workmate for a few weeks now, and we get along well.
- * The team consisted of several workmates who had been working together for years.
Antonyms
stranger
enemy
opponent
adversary
rival
competitor
foe
adversary
antagonist
foe
nemesis
opponent
counterpart
opposite
contrast
inverse
reverse
inverse
contradiction
contrast
opposite
stranger
outsider
nonaffiliate
nonmember
nonworker
inactivist