Running Mate

B2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈrʌnɪŋ meɪt/

Definitions of running mate

noun A person who is a candidate for a position such as vice president or deputy governor and who runs for election on the same ticket as another candidate

Example Sentences

A1 My running mate and I always go jogging together in the park.

A2 She chose her best friend as her running mate for the school election.

B1 The presidential candidate announced his running mate during a press conference.

B2 The CEO's running mate in the company is known for their strategic thinking and leadership skills.

C1 The senator carefully selected her running mate based on their experience and qualifications.

C2 The captain and his running mate led the team to victory in the championship game.

Examples of running mate in a Sentence

formal The presidential candidate carefully selected his running mate based on their qualifications and experience.

informal Did you hear who Joe picked as his running mate for the election?

slang I can't believe she chose that dude as her running mate, he's a total goofball.

figurative In the world of politics, your running mate can make or break your campaign.

Grammatical Forms of running mate

past tense

ran

plural

running mates

comparative

more running mate

superlative

most running mate

present tense

run

future tense

will run

perfect tense

have run

continuous tense

is running

singular

running mate

positive degree

running mate

infinitive

to run

gerund

running

participle

running

Origin and Evolution of running mate

First Known Use: 1804 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'running mate' originated in the United States and is derived from the sport of horse racing where two horses are paired together in a race.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of horse racing, the term 'running mate' later evolved to refer to a political candidate who runs for an elected office alongside another candidate, typically for the positions of president and vice president.