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partner vs associate

associate vs partner

partner and associate both are nouns.

partner is not an adjective while associate is an adjective.

partner and associate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
partner Yes No Yes No
associate Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, associate is a hypernym of partner; that is, associate is a word with a broader meaning than partner:
  • partner: an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest
  • associate: a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
partner (noun) associate (noun)
an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
a person's partner in marriage any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
a person who is a member of a partnership a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
partner (adjective) associate (adjective)
having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
partner (verb) associate (verb)
provide with a partner make a logical or causal connection
act as a partner bring or come into association or action
keep company with; hang out with
Difference between partner and associate

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