wife

Meanings

• noun

  A female partner in a marriage or a long-term relationship.

  - "She is a loving wife to her husband."
  - "They have been married for 20 years and are still very much in love."
  - "He searched for his lost wife for years before finding her again."

• noun

  A female servant or attendant.

  - "The king had many wives who attended to his every need."
  - "The wife of the nobleman oversaw the household staff."

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Pronunciation

1. /waɪf/
   
   
   
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2. /waɪf/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

husband , were

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Synonyms

little woman , female , lady

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wife
life , wife , hive , five , jive , nive , rive

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Variants

List of all variants of wife that leads to same result
wife , wifehood , wifehoods , wifeless , wives , estranged wife , husband and wife , trophy wife , battered wife syndrome , battered wife syndromes , battered woman syndrome , battered woman syndromes , battered woman's syndrome , battered woman's syndromes , battered women's syndrome , battered women's syndromes , take a husband , take a wife , take a wife/husband

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Etymology

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Old English wif, from wifman, wife-man, a woman married to a man.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'wife' is derived from the Old English word 'wifman', which means 'woman married to a man'.

2. In many cultures, it is considered good luck for a bride to see a sparrow on her wedding day.

3. The longest marriage on record is that of Jeanne Calment of France, who was married for 91 years and 29 days.

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Related Concepts

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1. husband: A male partner in a marriage or long-term relationship.

2. marriage: A legally or formally recognized union between two people, typically for life.

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Culture

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Throughout history, the role of a wife has varied greatly depending on culture and societal norms. In many traditional societies, a wife was expected to manage the household, bear children, and provide emotional support to her husband. In modern times, the role of a wife has become more flexible, with many women working outside the home and sharing household responsibilities with their partners.

How to Memorize "wife"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a loving couple, with the wife caring for her husband and children.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wife' with the concept of a loving partner and caregiver.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wives: Women Involved, Supporting Husbands Everyday' to remember the definition.

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