wife
Translation
wife
Examples
He introduced me to his wife.
He introduced me to his wife.
She is a wife and a mother.
She is a wife and a mother.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) wife a married woman considered in relation to her husband He introduced me to his wife.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spouse, partner; Antonyms: husband
Etymology
From Old English 'wīf', meaning 'woman'. It originally referred to any woman, not just a married one.
Memory Tips
Note the irregular plural: one wife, two wives. The 'f' changes to a 'v', similar to 'knife' -> 'knives'.