Partner Meaning
/ˈpɑːt.nə(ɹ)/Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounEither of a pair of people or things that belong together.
nounSomeone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest.
Sentence Examples
Will I do as your partner?
Who is your dance partner?
Apart from a few faults, he is a trustworthy partner.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
In the dance class, each student was assigned a ____ to practice the tango with.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She found the perfect business ____ who shared her vision and complemented her skills.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English partener, partiner, alteration (due to Middle English part) of Middle English parcener, from Old French parçonier, parçonneour (“joint heir”) from parçon (“partition”), from Latin partītiōnem, singular accusative of partītiō (“portion”). The word may also represent Old French part tenour (“part holder”). Compare also Middle English partifere (“partner”), partifelewe (“partner”). Doublet of parcener.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"New guidance on how to prosecute abusive partners for controlling and coercive behaviour has highlighted the phenomenon of love-bombing, a tactic used by suspects to confuse victims and gain more control."
— 2023 April 23, Amelia Gentleman, “CPS includes ‘love-bombing’ in guidance on abusive partners prosecution”, in The Guardian, →ISSN, archived from the original on 24 Dec 2025:
"He tried to persuade Cicely to stay away from the ball-room for a fourth dance.[…]But she said she must go back, and when they joined the crowd again her partner was haled off with a frightened look to the royal circle, […]."
— 1909 September 9, Archibald Marshall [pseudonym; Arthur Hammond Marshall], chapter I, in The Squire’s Daughter, London: Methuen & Co. […], →OCLC:
"“In the current period, when people are embedded in social and informational bubbles with like-minded friends and relatives,” he says, “the idea of partnering with someone from a different bubble is understandably daunting. At a minimum it’s awkward and complicated.”"
— 2020 October 6, Belinda Luscombe, “Would You Date Someone With Different Political Beliefs? Here's What a Survey of 5,000 Single People Revealed”, in Time:
"Tesco has partnered with Direct Rail Services (DRS) to launch a new refrigerated rail freight service from Tilbury to Coatbridge."
— 2022 January 12, “Network News: New freight trips for Tesco and DRS”, in RAIL, number 948, page 12:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
In the dance class, each student was assigned a ____ to practice the tango with.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She found the perfect business ____ who shared her vision and complemented her skills.