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Wife: meaning, definitions and examples

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wife

 

[ waษชf ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in a family

A woman who is married to a man.

Synonyms

better half, partner, spouse

Examples of usage

  • She is a loving wife and a caring mother.
  • He promised to be a faithful husband to his wife.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

A woman in relation to her husband.

Synonyms

better half, partner, spouse

Examples of usage

  • The defendant's wife testified in court.
  • The wife of the deceased inherited his estate.

Translations

Translations of the word "wife" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esposa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคคเฅเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ehefrau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ istri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ัƒะถะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผona

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฆป

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท femme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esposa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋‚ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒูˆุฌุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ manลพelka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ manลพelka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆปๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพena

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eiginkona

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะนะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒแƒšแƒ˜ (tsoli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arvad

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esposa

Etymology

The word 'wife' has Old English origins, derived from the Germanic word 'wฤซbam'. The concept of a wife as a female partner in marriage has been present in various cultures throughout history, symbolizing companionship, support, and family. Over time, the role and status of wives have evolved, reflecting changes in societal norms and gender relations.

Word Frequency Rank

At #584 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.