Partner

Quick meaning: Partner is a noun meaning Either of a pair of people or things that belong together.

Meaning

Either of a pair of people or things that belong together.

More Meanings

1. Someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest.
2. (Jamaica) A group financial arrangement in which each member contributes a set amount of money over a set period.
3. (transitive) To join as a partner.
4. (intransitive, often with with) To work or perform as a partner.
5. (nautical) One of the pieces of wood comprising the framework which strengthens the deck of a wooden ship around the holes through which the mast and other fittings pass.

Example Sentences

dance partner

doubles partner

business partner

speaking partner

Word Forms

• partners
• partnering
• partnered

Synonyms for partner

Depending on context, synonyms include mate, collaborator, spouse, pardner, cooperator, consort.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cooperator, collaborator, pardner, consort, spouse, mate.

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