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part·ner

partner

 
 
pronunciation:
part nr
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a person who shares in an activity with another person.
Each student works with a partner in science class.
synonyms:
associate, companion
similar words:
accomplice, buddy, colleague, comrade, confederate, escort, fellow, friend, helper, mate, participant
definition 2: someone who owns and runs a business with another person.
My father and uncle are partners in business.
 
similar words:
associate
definition 3: one of two people dancing with each other.
He asked her to be his partner for the dance.
definition 4: a person who plays with another on the same side or team.
She could not play because her tennis partner was ill.
synonyms:
teammate
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