English

wife

waɪf
Meaning: a married woman in relation to her spouse
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

He and his wife are both teachers.
He and his wife are both teachers.
He bought a beautiful bouquet of roses for his wife's birthday.
He bought a beautiful bouquet of roses for his wife's birthday.
The man was unfaithful to his wife.
The man was unfaithful to his wife.
After thirty years, he still calls his wife his one and only.
After thirty years, he still calls his wife his one and only.
He called his wife cherie with a playful smile.
He called his wife cherie with a playful smile.

Usage Notes

A female partner in a marriage. The plural is 'wives'.

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