Meaning of the word "better half" in English

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better half

US /ˈbet.ər ˌhæf/
UK /ˈbet.ər ˌhæf/
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Noun

1.

a person's husband, wife, or long-term partner

Example:
I'm going to ask my better half if she wants to join us for dinner.
He always consults his better half before making big decisions.
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