Word
teammate
Phoneticsteam·mate, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtiˌmeɪt/
UK/tˈiːmeɪt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. someone who is on the same team as you. You use this word to talk about people you play sports with or work with on a project.
n. a fellow member of a team, especially in a sporting or professional context.
Examples
“She is a supportive teammate who always helps others.”
“After the game, every teammate gathered in the locker room to celebrate their hard-earned victory.”
“While individual talent is necessary for success, the ability to communicate effectively with every teammate is what ultimately secures a championship title.”
Examples
simple
“She is a supportive teammate who always helps others.”
contextual
“After the game, every teammate gathered in the locker room to celebrate their hard-earned victory.”
complex
“While individual talent is necessary for success, the ability to communicate effectively with every teammate is what ultimately secures a championship title.”
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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