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Meaning of the word wife in English

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wife

US /waɪf/
UK /waɪf/
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Noun

1.

a married woman considered in relation to her husband

Example:
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My wife and I are going on vacation next month.
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He introduced his wife to his colleagues.
Synonym:
spouseconsortpartner
Synonym:
husband
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