partner

noun
UK: /ˈpɑːtnər/
US: /ˈpɑːrtnər/

  1. Someone you work with in a business.

    1. She is my business partner, and we share profits equally. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our firm needs a new partner with expertise in international law to expand our reach. [ ] [ ]

  2. One member of a couple, either in marriage or a civil partnership.

    1. He is her life partner, and they are very happy together. [ ] [ ]
    2. My partner and I are planning a trip to Italy for our anniversary next year. [ ] [ ]

  3. Someone who takes part in an activity or game with another person.

    1. He was my partner in the tennis tournament last summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. She became his dance partner for the competition, and they practiced diligently. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

associate colleague ally spouse mate teammate
partner verb

  1. To be someone's partner in business or activity.

    1. We will partner with a local charity for the event. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our company decided to partner with a tech startup to develop new software solutions. [ ] [ ]

  2. To form a couple or partnership with someone.

    1. They decided to partner up for the project and share the workload. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dating app allows users to partner with others who share similar interests and values. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "partner" in English means: Someone you work with in a business., One member of a couple, either in marriage or a civil partnership., Someone who takes part in an activity or game with another person..

The phonetic transcription of "partner" is /ˈpɑːtnər/ in British English and /ˈpɑːrtnər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "partner": associate, colleague, ally, spouse, mate, teammate.

Example usage of "partner": "She is my business partner, and we share profits equally.". More examples on the page.