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Synonyms of better half

10 similar words

Another word for better half is spouse. Other synonyms of better half are helpmeet, helpmate, partner and mate.

Synonyms and similar words for better half

nounA person's spouse or lover, most commonly a man's wife.

spouseA person in a marriage or marital relationship.
consort
helpmateA wife or spouse.
helpmeetA helpful partner, particularly a spouse.
mate
other halfA spouse or a significant other.
partner
spousy colloquialSpouse.
wedderA person who marries.
ball and chainOne's spouse, especially a wife, as a symbol of restraint.

Meaning of better half

noun A person's spouse or lover, most commonly a man's wife.
noun A very close friend or companion.

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Questions about synonyms of better half

What is another word for better half?: Better half has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as spouse, helpmeet, helpmate, partner and mate.
What does better half mean?: Better half means a person's spouse or lover, most commonly a man's wife.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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