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Teammate

Verb / ˈti:ˌmeɪt / Another word for teammate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who is on the same team as another person.

Synonyms & similar words

mate comrade partner ally colleague co-worker associate helper assistant teammie teammate teammates teamster teammateship

Synonyms by register

Formal

colleague associate partner

Informal

buddy pal mate bro dude

Literary

comrade fellow

Antonyms

opponent rival adversary competitor enemy foe

Common collocations

  • great teammate
  • good teammate
  • best teammate
  • former teammate
  • new teammate
  • teammate of
  • my teammate
  • our teammate

Word family

noun team
adjective team

Usage note

Teammate is a common term in sports and collaborative work environments. It generally carries a positive connotation of shared effort and camaraderie.

Example sentences

  1. My teammate and I are going to practice together after school.
  2. I couldn't have won the game without my teammate's help.
  3. My teammate always encourages me to do better.
  4. I asked my teammate for advice on how to improve my skills.
  5. My teammate and I get along really well on and off the field.

Quotes

  • “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” - Helen Keller
  • “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” - Henry Ford
  • “Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” - Vince Lombardi

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