The difference between Better half and Significant other

When used as nouns, better half means a person's spouse or lover, most commonly a man's wife. generally jocular, but may be complimentary or as a sign of respect, whereas significant other means one's romantic partner, regardless of marital status or gender.


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  1. Better half as a noun (idiomatic):

    A person's spouse or lover, most commonly a man's wife. Generally jocular, but may be complimentary or as a sign of respect.

  2. Better half as a noun (idiomatic, archaic):

    A very close friend or companion

  1. Significant other as a noun:

    One's romantic partner, regardless of marital status or gender.

  2. Significant other as a noun:

    A person with whom one has an important bond of some kind.