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单词 significant other
释义

significant other

noun

: a person who is important to one's well-being
especially : a spouse or one in a similar relationship

Synonyms

  • better half
  • consort
  • mate
  • partner
  • spouse
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Example Sentences

Before you make such an important decision, you should talk it over with your significant other. she has threatened to divorce her significant other if he doesn't stop gambling
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Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

significant other

noun

significant oth·​er -ˈət͟h-ər How to pronounce significant other (audio)
: a person who is important to one's well-being
especially : a spouse or one in a similar relationship

significant other

noun

as in partner
the person to whom another is married she has threatened to divorce her significant other if he doesn't stop gambling

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • partner
  • spouse
  • better half
  • husband
  • wife
  • consort
  • mate
  • soul mate
  • bride
  • old man
  • domestic partner
  • mister
  • groom
  • bridegroom
  • man
  • hubby
  • lady
  • helpmate
  • helpmeet

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • ex
  • single
  • maiden
  • maid
  • bachelor
  • bachelorette
  • spinster
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