wive
Meanings
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noun
A wife; a female spouse.
- "She is a loving wive to her husband."
- "He sought the hand of a rich wive."
- "They made happy wives and husbands."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with wivehive , jive , wive , five
Variants
List of all variants of wive that leads to same resultwive , wived , wives , wiving
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English wif, from wifman, a woman.
Trivia
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The word 'wife' comes from the Old English word 'wif', which means 'woman' or 'wife'.
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In many cultures, it is considered good luck for the bride to see a wren on her wedding day.
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The longest married couple in the world was Joachim and Anna, who were married for 82 years and 9 months.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
husband: A male spouse. The counterpart of a wive.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Throughout history, the role of a wive has been significant in various cultures and societies. In many traditions, a wive is considered the backbone of the family and is responsible for maintaining the household and caring for the children. In literature, the figure of a wive has been portrayed in various ways, from the loving and devoted to the manipulative and cunning.
How to Memorize "wive"
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visualize
- Visualize a woman wearing a wedding ring and dressed in traditional bridal attire.
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associate
- Associate the word with the concept of marriage and a female spouse.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the word as 'Woman I Value Endlessly'.
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