Friend and mate.
What is the difference between friend and mate???I am confused about the usage of these words.

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"Mate" is used between good friends, especially in the UK or Australia. It's colloquial.  "Friend" is just the basic word.

Be wary about relying on a dictionary for "mate", as you may end up with the National Geographic meaning. :D

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Nothing, really. Although the meaning of the word "mate" varies in different countries.
In Oz it means "friend".
In England it is someone in the navy.
In America I don't have a clue.

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Friend = the 'neutral' word to describe someone you're close to. 
Mate = a more informal word for 'friend' (especially among men) and also a term of address for anyone the speaker is on good terms with (in the Commonwealth).

It's not uncommon for you to go into a shop and be addressed as 'mate', especially if you're a young man. It's just a friendly way of addressing someone.

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Mate is a close friend. It comes from British navy

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Mate is husband or wife. Isn't?