partner — meaning in English
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English meaning
- mate noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.
- partner noun A spouse or other person with whom someone shares a romantic or domestic relationship.
- proprietor noun The owner of a business, especially a small or independently run one.
Senses
partner is used for these senses in English:
- mate (especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.
- proprietor One of the owners of an unincorporated business, a partner.
mate — full definition
- noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.
- noun A friendly, informal way to address someone, especially in British English.
- noun A breeding partner of an animal.
- noun A ship's officer ranking below the captain.
- verb To pair with another (animal) for breeding.
partner — full definition
- noun A spouse or other person with whom someone shares a romantic or domestic relationship.
- noun A person who shares ownership or responsibility in a business, firm, or activity.
- noun Someone paired with another for a game, dance, or task.
- verb To join with someone as a partner, or pair someone with another for an activity.