soul mate

or soul·mate

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noun

a person with whom one has a strong affinity, shared values and tastes, and often a romantic bond: I married my soul mate; you don't get much luckier than that.

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Origin of soul mate

First recorded in 1815–25

Words nearby soul mate

soul, soul brother, soul cake, soul food, soul kiss, soul mate, soul music, soul of, the, soul sister, soul-destroying, soul-kiss
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Words related to soul mate

confidante, companion, friend, helpmate, lover, partner

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British Dictionary definitions for soul mate

soul mate

noun

a person for whom one has a deep affinity, esp a lover, wife, husband, etc
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