significant other

significant other

noun

Definition of SIGNIFICANT OTHER

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

Examples of SIGNIFICANT OTHER

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

First Known Use of SIGNIFICANT OTHER

1953

Related to SIGNIFICANT OTHER

Synonyms: better half, consort, mate, partner, spouse

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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