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Meanings of spouse in English

Russian
супруга
Portuguese
cônjuge
Spanish
cónyuge
Catalan
cònjuge
Wikidata

Partner in a marriage, civil union, domestic partnership or common-law marriage.

Related terms
супруга
Wikidata

A married woman.

Synonyms
Examples for "wife"
Examples for "wife"
1
Question: Myself and my wife met through work almost 20 years ago.
The Irish Times
2
Question: A few years ago I left my wife for another woman.
The Irish Times
3
His wife said he got a call to wait at home today.
Jack Reacher 01 - Killing Floor
4
I'm sure he said quite clearly that you had lost your wife.
The new yorker
5
Since when do you answer the phone 'Aaron Tucker?' asked my wife.
A farewell to legs: an aaron tucker mystery
Portuguese
consorte
Catalan
cònjuge

A person's partner in marriage.

consorte

The male partner in a marriage.

Usage of spouse in English
1
However, the potential influence of spouse confidence has received little research attention.
Pubmed
2
My spouse wanted her own 'healthy' food that I can barely swallow.
The Irish Times
3
Of course, this math changes if a healthy spouse shares your income.
Reuters
4
So, meditate on your spouse with appreciation; focus on the good qualities.
Jamaica Observer
5
Once married, your American spouse may immediately apply for your US citizenship.
The South African
6
Can I bring my spouse and children with me to the UK?
The South African
7
Some say she might even succeed her spouse as president some day.
The Guardian
8
Can I also apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain with my spouse?
The South African
9
In addition, his spouse, who transmitted the virus to him, developed AIDS.
Pubmed
10
An application will include the applicant's spouse and dependent children, if applicable.
The South African
11
Most people don't know how long they and their spouse will live.
Reuters
12
The spouse of Christ is but one: she is fair and terrible.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Old Testament — Part 2
13
He wanted enough cash to raise his children and treat his spouse.
Reuters
14
I have my spouse and my young lady; a very beautiful girl.
Les Misérables
15
He said the missing adults were his cousin and another cousin's spouse.
Reuters
16
Thus he spoke: but his spouse wept, and answered him in words:
The Iliad of Homer (1873)
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Spouse through the time
Spouse across language varieties
South Africa
Common
Ireland
Less common
United States of America
Less common
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