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part·ner
 partner
- pronunciation:
- part
n
 r
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a person associated with another in a common activity; associate.
We were partners working on a major project for the company last year.She dreaded having him as her lab partner.- synonyms:
- ally, associate, companion
- similar words:
- accomplice, buddy, cohort, colleague, comrade, confederate, confrere, escort, fellow, friend, helper, mate, participant, party, sidekick
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| definition 2: |
in law, one who shares capital with another in a business.
My father and uncle are partners in business.
- synonyms:
- co-owner
- similar words:
- associate
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| definition 3: |
a spouse, or a person with whom one is in a romantic relationship that is considered permanent.
When you and he are married, he'll be your partner for life.- synonyms:
- consort, mate, spouse
- similar words:
- helpmate, helpmeet, husband, lover, wife
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| definition 4: |
one of two people dancing with each other.
He put his arm around his partner's waist, and they began to dance. |
| definition 5: |
a person who plays on a team or side with another.
She could not play because her tennis partner was ill.- synonyms:
- teammate
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| related words: |
accessory, beau, brother, companion, company, consort, crony, intimate, lay, man, piece |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
partnered, partnering, partners |
| definition: |
to associate or work together as partners with.
- synonyms:
- associate
- similar words:
- collaborate
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