Spouse:
A spouse is a partner in a marriage where a male spouse is a husband and a female spouse is a wife.
Wife:
A wife is a partner who is a female continuing in a marital relationship.
Differences:
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
A husband or wife, considered in relation to their partner. | A married woman considered in relation to her spouse. |
| Synonyms | Wife, companion, roommate, partner and bride | Partner, spouse, bride, companion and roommate |
| Antonyms | Foe and enemy | Enemy and foe |
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| Types | The types of wives are:
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| Word origin | The word spouse was originated in the 13th century from middle English. | The word wife was originated before the 12th century from Middle English wif. |
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