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    Bet·ter half
    /ˌbedər ˈhaf/

    noun

    • 1. a person's wife, husband, or partner: informal "my better half doesn't care much for restaurants"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › better-halfBETTER HALF | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    noun [ C usually singular ] humorous us / ˌbet̬.ɚ ˈhæf / uk / ˌbet.ə ˈhɑːf / plural better halves. Add to word list. A person's better half is their husband, wife, or usual sexual partner. Synonyms. mate. partner. spouse formal or specialized.

  4. writingexplained.org › idiom-dictionary › my-better-halfWhat Does My Better Half Mean? - Writing Explained

    • Origin of My Better Half
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    This expression has been another way to describe a spouse since the 1500s. Before that, people used it to describe a very good friend who was so close that they composed more than half of a person’s personality or spirit. The first recorded print use of my better half to refer to a spouse is found in Sir Philip Sidney’s 1580 The Countesse of Pembro...

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    In this example, two sisters are talking about the older sister’s plans for the summer. Amy: Are you joining the rest of the family at the beach this year for summer vacation? Kimberly: I’d like to, but I’m not sure if I’ll be able to. Amy: Why not? Do you have to work? Kimberly: I am working during the summer, but I’m sure my boss would give me ti...

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    This excerpt is about dolls that designers made to include four different body types. However, the article author’s wife wondered if there should be more choices available. 1. The bid for Barbie inclusiveness had barely finished crossing the lips of the morning news anchor when my better half asked aloud: “But what if you’re tall and curvy?” unders...

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › better halfBETTER HALF Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Better half definition: a person's wife.. See examples of BETTER HALF used in a sentence.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › better halfBetter half - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    IPA guide. Other forms: better halves. Definitions of better half. noun. a person's partner in marriage. synonyms: married person, mate, partner, spouse. see more.

  7. www.theidioms.com › better-halfbetter half meaning, origin, example, sentence, history

    Oct 27, 2021 · B. better half. Meaning | Synonyms. spouse. husband of wife. other half. the larger amount or majority of something. Example Sentences. I think a two-bedroom flat would suit us but I’d better confirm it with my better half. Hey Brian meet my beautiful better half and Honey he is Brian my best friend.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › better-halfbetter half noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

    Definition of better half noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › better-halfBETTER HALF - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

    A complete guide to the word "BETTER HALF": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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