partner
Describes a person, group, or organization that is associated with another in a common activity or business interest. It is used to indicate a relationship of collaboration or shared responsibility.
Examples
3 of 5I use my partner card to get discounts at the local gym.
I use the card from the associated company to get price reductions at the nearby fitness center.
Each partner state must agree to the terms of the environmental treaty.
Every participating country must accept the conditions of the international agreement on the environment.
Check the partner link in the bio for a special offer.
Look at the affiliated website link in the profile for a unique deal.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'pair' of shoes; they are partners because they always work together to reach the same destination.
Quick Quiz
Our _________ organization in London will help us distribute the new software.
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Examples
I use my partner card to get discounts at the local gym.
everydayI use the card from the associated company to get price reductions at the nearby fitness center.
Each partner state must agree to the terms of the environmental treaty.
formalEvery participating country must accept the conditions of the international agreement on the environment.
Check the partner link in the bio for a special offer.
informalLook at the affiliated website link in the profile for a unique deal.
The study involves several partner universities located across Europe.
academicThe research project includes multiple collaborating higher education institutions situated throughout Europe.
We are looking for a partner agency to handle our social media marketing.
businessWe are seeking an associated firm to manage our promotions on social platforms.
Synonyms
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Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
partner in crime
A person who helps someone do something mischievous or illegal.
life partner
A person with whom one shares a long-term romantic relationship.
silent partner
A business associate who provides capital but does not manage the business.
Often Confused With
An associate is a general term for a colleague, while partner often implies a deeper level of shared risk or ownership.
A companion is someone you spend time with socially, whereas a partner usually implies a formal or professional bond.
Usage Notes
When used as an adjective, 'partner' is placed directly before the noun it modifies to show affiliation. It is common in professional contexts to describe collaborating entities.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use the noun 'partnership' where the adjective 'partner' is required, such as saying 'partnership school' instead of 'partner school'.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'pair' of shoes; they are partners because they always work together to reach the same destination.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old French 'parconier', which originally meant a part-owner or associate.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In modern Western business culture, 'partner' is a preferred term because it suggests equality and mutual benefit over a traditional hierarchy.
Quick Quiz
Our _________ organization in London will help us distribute the new software.
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Related Grammar Rules
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to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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