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- [pahrt-ner]
- /ˈpɑrt nər/
- /ˈpɑːtnə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pahrt-ner]
- /ˈpɑrt nər/
Definitions of partner word
- noun partner a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor; sharer; associate. 1
- noun partner Law. a person associated with another or others as a principal or a contributor of capital in a business or a joint venture, usually sharing its risks and profits. special partner. 1
- noun partner silent partner. 1
- noun partner a spouse; a husband or a wife. 1
- noun partner the person with whom one cohabits in a romantic relationship: I'd like you to meet my partner, Sarah. 1
- noun partner either of two people who dance together: my favorite partner in the waltz. 1
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Origin of partner
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English partener, alteration of parcener by association with part
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Partner
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
partner popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
partner usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for partner
noun partner
- accessory — Accessories are items of equipment that are not usually essential, but which can be used with or added to something else in order to make it more efficient, useful, or decorative.
- accomplice — Someone's accomplice is a person who helps them to commit a crime.
- adjunct — Something that is an adjunct to something larger or more important is connected with it or helps to perform the same task.
- advisor — one who gives advice.
- affiliate — An affiliate is an organization which is officially connected with another, larger organization or is a member of it.
verb partner
- co-ordinate — If you co-ordinate an activity, you organize the various people and things involved in it.
- concerting — a public musical performance in which a number of singers or instrumentalists, or both, participate.
- cooperate — If you cooperate with someone, you work with them or help them for a particular purpose. You can also say that two people cooperate.
- go along with — permit, consent to
- go with — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
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