better half in English dictionary

  • better half

    Meanings and definitions of "better half"

    • (idiomatic) (dated, US, Canada) A person's spouse or lover, most commonly a man's wife. Generally a compliment or sign of respect.
    • (idiomatic, archaic) A person's close friend or companion
    • noun
      (idiomatic)
      A person's spouse or lover, most commonly a man's wife. Generally jocular, but may be complimentary or as a sign of respect.
    • noun
      (idiomatic, archaic)
      A very close friend or companion
    • spouse or lover
    • noun
      a person's partner in marriage

    Synonyms of "better half" in English dictionary

    spousal equivalent, spouse equivalent, domestic partner are the top synonyms of "better half" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of better half

    • better half ( plural  better halves)
    • better half (plural better halves)

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