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partner

[ˈpɑːtnər]

partner Definition

  • 1a person or organization that shares in a business or activity with another
  • 2a person who shares one's life, activities, or interests, especially one's romantic partner

Using partner: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "partner" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She is my partner in the law firm.

  • Example

    We are partners in this project.

  • Example

    He is my dance partner.

  • Example

    They have been partners for over 20 years.

partner Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using partner

  • a partnership that exists only in name, but not in reality

    Example

    Their partnership was in name only, as they never worked together on any projects.

  • to be a good match or complement for someone else

    Example

    They make a good partner in business, as one is good at sales while the other is good at finance.

  • dance partners

    two people who dance together, especially as a regular couple

    Example

    They are dance partners and perform together in competitions.

Phrases with partner

  • business partner

    a person who shares in a business with another person

    Example

    He is my business partner and we run a successful company together.

  • a person who helps or encourages someone to commit a crime or do something wrong

    Example

    They were partners in crime and committed several robberies together.

  • a person who plays tennis with another person

    Example

    I need to find a new tennis partner since my old one moved away.

Origins of partner

from Middle English 'partener', from Old French 'parcener', meaning 'to share equally'

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Summary: partner in Brief

The term 'partner' [ˈpɑːtnər] refers to a person or organization that shares in a business or activity with another, or a person who shares one's life, activities, or interests, especially one's romantic partner. It spans contexts from professional to personal relationships, exemplified by 'She is my partner in the law firm.' 'Partner' extends into phrases like 'business partner,' and idioms like 'partnership in name only,' denoting a partnership that exists only in name.

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