Synonyms for

Teammates

Verb / ˈti:ˌmmeɪts / Another word for teammates — 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 teammate teammate co-player partner colleague companion ally associate helper supporter assistant collaborator mate coworker sidekick wingman confederate accomplice friend

Synonyms by register

Formal

colleagues associates partners fellow workers

Informal

buddies pals mates crew gang

Literary

comrades fellow travelers brethren

Antonyms

opponents rivals competitors adversaries enemies detractors

Common collocations

  • close teammates
  • former teammates
  • teammates on the field
  • teammates in the game
  • teammates at work
  • teammates from college
  • teammates and opponents

Word family

noun teammate

Usage note

Teammate is a compound word formed from 'team' and 'mate'. It is most commonly used in sports contexts but can also refer to colleagues working together on a project.

Example sentences

  1. My teammates and I work well together.
  2. I am happy to have such great teammates on my basketball team.
  3. We are all teammates and need to help each other.
  4. The teammates high-fived each other after scoring a goal.
  5. Teammates have to communicate with each other during a game.

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
  • We are not a team because we work together. We are a team because we respect, trust and care for each other. - Vala Afshar

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