wives

Meanings

• noun

  The legal wife or wives of a person. A woman who is married to a man.

  - "She is the wife of the president."
  - "They have been married for 20 years."
  - "He is a bachelor, he has never had a wife."

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Pronunciation

1. /waɪvz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=268362"

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Antonyms

husband , were

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Synonyms

little woman , female , lady

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wives
lives , hives , dives , rives

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Variants

List of all variants of wives that leads to same result
wife , wives , wifehood , wifehoods , wifeless , wive , wived , wiving , old wives' tale , old wives' tales

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English wif, from wifman, wife-man, husband.

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Trivia

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1. In many countries, a bride traditionally wears a white wedding dress.

2. In ancient Rome, wives wore a veil during the wedding ceremony to ensure the groom did not see the bride's face until the wedding night.

3. The word 'wife' is derived from the Old English word 'wif', which means 'woman'.

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Related Concepts

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1. husband: A man who is married to a woman. A husband is typically expected to provide for his family financially and emotionally.

2. marriage: A legally or formally recognized union between two people as partners in a personal or social relationship.

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Culture

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Throughout history, wives have held various roles in society. In many cultures, they have been expected to manage the household, raise children, and provide emotional support to their husbands. In literature, wives have been portrayed as submissive, independent, or even villainous characters. In art and music, they have been celebrated and criticized.

How to Memorize "wives"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a wedding ceremony or a married couple living together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wife' with the concept of a partner or a helpmate.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Willow Is A Very Engaging Spouse' to remember the definition of a wife.

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