significant other

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of SIGNIFICANT OTHER

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

Synonyms better half, consort, mate, partner, significant other

Related Words soul mate; domestic partner; bridegroom, groom, hubby, husband, man, mister, old man; bride, helpmate, helpmeet, lady, wife

Near Antonyms ex; single; bachelor; bachelorette, maid, maiden, spinster

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