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significant other vs partner

partner vs significant other

significant other and partner both are nouns.

significant other is not a verb while partner is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
significant other Yes No No No
partner Yes No Yes No
As nouns, partner is a hyponym of significant other; that is, partner is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than significant other:
  • significant other: a person (not necessarily a spouse) with whom you cohabit and share a long-term sexual relationship
  • partner: a person's partner in marriage
Other hyponyms of significant other include lover, better half, married person, mate, spouse.
significant other (noun) partner (noun)
a person (not necessarily a spouse) with whom you cohabit and share a long-term sexual relationship an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest
a person's partner in marriage
a person who is a member of a partnership
significant other (verb) partner (verb)
provide with a partner
act as a partner
Difference between significant other and partner

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