What does better half mean?

Definitions for better half
bet·ter half

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. spouse, partner, married person, mate, better halfnoun

    a person's partner in marriage

Wiktionary

  1. better halfnoun

    A person's spouse or lover, most commonly a man's wife. Generally a compliment or sign of respect.

  2. better halfnoun

    A person's close friend or companion

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  1. better half

    The term "better half" is an endearing term used to refer to one's spouse or romantic partner. The idea behind this term is to express the significant contribution or importance that the person has in the speaker's life. It implies that the individual completes or enhances the speaker's life in a way that makes them 'better' as a whole.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of better half in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of better half in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of better half in a Sentence

  1. Wyndham Lewis:

    Feminism was recognized by the average man as a conflict in which it was impossible for a man, as a chivalrous gentleman, as a respecter of the rights of little nations (like little Belgium), as a highly evolved citizen of a highly civilized community, to refuse the claim of this better half to self-determination.

  2. David Essel:

    There is nobody who is going to fulfill your need to have a better half.

  3. Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images:

    I have always wanted nothing but the best for my better half, and will continue to support her following her dreams and creating the future she wants and deserves, i am thankful for all of the love and support she is receiving from her fans all over the world, and I am looking forward to a normal, amazing future together.


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