partner
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🇺🇸
/ˈpɑːrt.nər/
🇬🇧
/ˈpɑːt.nər/
shared involvement
Etymology
'partner' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'partener,' where 'part' meant 'portion' and '-ner' was a suffix indicating a person involved.
'partener' transformed into the modern English word 'partner' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'one who shares or takes part,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor; a sharer; associate.
She is my business partner.
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Verb 1
to join or associate with another as a partner.
He partnered with a local firm to expand his business.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39