partner

simple noun74 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.4
former partner7.8

Refers to a person who was previously a partner in a relationship or business.

sexual partner7.6
sex partner7.5
main partner7.3
intimate partner7.2
same-sex partner7.0
life partner7.0
abusive partner6.9

A partner who is physically or emotionally cruel to the other person.

gay partner6.8
steady partner6.8
principal partner6.8
lesbian partner6.7
long-time partner6.7
female partner6.5

A partner who is a woman.

male partner6.5

A partner who is a man.

marriage partner6.5
biggest partner6.5
domestic partner6.4

A person with whom one lives, especially with rights similar to a married spouse.

coalition partner6.3
committed partner6.2
one-time partner6.0

Similar to former partner, emphasizing the partnership existed at one point in the past.

alliance partner5.9
silent partner5.8
sleeping partner5.7
dominant partner5.5

The partner who has more control or influence in a relationship.

heterosexual partner5.2

A partner of the opposite sex.

homosexual partner5.0
marital partner5.0
same-gender partner4.5
partner in8.0

Used to specify the business, project, or relationship.

find a partner7.5
choose a partner6.8
change partners6.5
switch partners6.4
make sb a partner6.1

To give someone the status of a partner in a firm.

seek a partner6.0
partner company6.9
partner organization6.8
partner institution6.2