Better Half

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛtər hɑːf/

Definitions of better half

noun a person's spouse or partner, especially when seen as a source of support or happiness

Example Sentences

A1 My better half is my husband.

A2 She always consults with her better half before making decisions.

B1 I consider my better half to be my partner in all aspects of life.

B2 My better half and I have been together for over 10 years.

C1 I trust my better half with my life.

C2 My better half is my rock, always supporting me through thick and thin.

Examples of better half in a Sentence

formal My better half and I will be attending the charity gala next week.

informal I can't go out tonight, I promised my better half we would stay in.

slang I'm so lucky to have found my ride or die, my better half.

figurative She is truly my better half, always balancing out my strengths and weaknesses.

Grammatical Forms of better half

• past tense: bettered
• plural: better halves
• comparative: betterer
• superlative: best
• present tense: better half
• future tense: will be the better half
• perfect tense: have been the better half
• continuous tense: being the better half
• singular: better half
• positive degree: good half
• infinitive: to be the better half
• gerund: being the better half
• participle: bettering

Origin and Evolution of better half

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The term 'better half' originated in ancient Greece, where it was believed that a person's soul was split in half by the gods and each individual spent their life searching for their other half.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'better half' evolved to refer to a person's spouse or partner, emphasizing the idea that they complete and complement each other in a relationship.