What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pardner
Example
Me and my pardner have been friends since childhood. [pardner: noun]
Example
Let's go into business together, pardner. [pardner: noun]
Example
Hey there, pardner, you're looking mighty fine today. [pardner: noun]
mate
Example
I'm meeting up with my mates at the pub tonight. [mates: plural noun]
Example
She's been my mate for years, we've been through everything together. [mate: singular noun]
Example
I'm looking for a new flatmate to share rent with. [mate: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mate is more commonly used than pardner in everyday language, especially in British and Australian English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between pardner and mate?
Mate is generally considered more formal than pardner, which is often associated with a more informal or regional tone.
