English Expression · Intermediate
other half
A spouse or a significant other
Pronunciation: say other half
Meaning
A spouse or a significant other.
Example
Near-synonyms: better half (positive valence), ball and chain (negative valence)
Near-synonyms: better half (positive valence), ball and chain (negative valence)
Practice tips
- Practice other half out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.