English · Word Candidate

partner

/ˈpɑːt.nə(ɹ)/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: partners · partnering · partnered

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Either of a pair of people or things that belong together.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một trong hai người hoặc thứ thuộc cùng nhau

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người liên kết với người khác trong hoạt động chung

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Noun

Examples

business partner

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To join as a partner.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm việc với người khác như một đối tác

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To work or perform as a partner.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm việc hoặc biểu diễn như một đối tác

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Verb

Examples

“In the current period, when people are embedded in social and informational bubbles with like-minded friends and relatives,” he says, “the idea of partnering with someone from a different bubble is understandably daunting. At a minimum it’s awkward and complicated.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “partner” mean?

Either of a pair of people or things that belong together.

Is “partner” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.