spouse Synonyms & Antonyms
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Spouse as a Noun
A person in a marriage or marital relationship.
People should treat their spouses with respect.
Spouse as a Verb
To wed; to espouse.
Spouse in a Sentence
People should treat their spouses with respect.
Word Forms & Grammar
spouse (plural spouses)
spouse (third-person singular simple present spouses, present participle spousing, simple past and past participle spoused)
Words That Rhyme With Spouse
Origin of Spouse
Origin 1: From Middle English spous, spouse, from Anglo-Norman espus m, espuse f and Old French espos m, espose f and by aphesis from Latin spōnsus m (“bridegroom”), spōnsa f (“bride”), from spondeō (“to vow, pledge”), from Proto-Indo-European *spend-. Displaced native Old English ġemaca.
Origin 2: Related to espouse and sponsor.
Spouse: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /spaʊ̯s/ |
| Meaning | A person in a marriage or marital relationship |
| Plural | spouses |
| Verb forms | spouses, spousing, spoused |
Frequently Asked Questions About Spouse
Is spouse a noun or a verb?
Spouse is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of spouse?
The plural of spouse is spouses.
What is the past tense of spouse?
The past tense of spouse is spoused. The present participle is spousing.