partner

Definitions

A person who takes part in an undertaking with another or others, especially in a business or firm with shared risks and profits.

Either of two people who dance together or are on the same side in a game or sport.

A person with whom one shares a committed romantic or sexual relationship.

Examples

She decided to start a business with her long-time partner.

The dance partner moved gracefully across the stage.

We need to find a reliable partner for this collaborative project.

Synonyms

associate colleague ally teammate companion accomplice consort

Antonyms

adversary opponent enemy rival competitor antagonist stranger