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Synonyms & Similar Words
associate
companion
colleague
ally
friend
confidant
mate
spouse
helper
assistant
collaborator
co-worker
peer
equal
counterpart
counterpart
match
equivalent
duplicate
twin
affiliate
member
participant
contributor
helper
aide
accomplice
accessory
co-conspirator
sidekick
buddy
pal
chum
partner in crime
Meaning of Partner
A person who shares an activity or enterprise with another person or persons.
Definitions
- A person who takes part in an undertaking with another or others, especially in a business or firm with shared risks and profits.
- A person's husband, wife, or other spouse.
- A person who participates in a sport or other activity with another person.
Etymology of Partner
The word "partner" originated from the Old French word "partener," which is derived from the Latin word "partitare," meaning "to share" or "to divide."
Historically, the term was used to describe a person who shared a business, a journey, or a responsibility with another person.
Example Uses
- She is my business partner and we have worked together for over a decade.
- He is my partner in the tennis tournament and we are going to the finals.
- The company has formed a partnership with a leading technology firm to develop new products.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
enemy
opponent
adversary
rival
competitor
foe
antagonist
adversary
opponent
challenger
contender
detractor
critic
dissenter
objector
protester
resister
adversary
nemesis
archenemy
foe
adversary
opponent