The difference between Significant other and Spouse

When used as nouns, significant other means one's romantic partner, regardless of marital status or gender, whereas spouse means a person in a marriage or marital relationship.

Spouse is also verb with the meaning: to wed.

check bellow for the other definitions of Significant other and Spouse

  1. Significant other as a noun:

    One's romantic partner, regardless of marital status or gender.

  2. Significant other as a noun:

    A person with whom one has an important bond of some kind.

  1. Spouse as a noun:

    A person in a marriage or marital relationship.

    Examples:

    "People should treat their spouses with respect."

  1. Spouse as a verb (dated):

    To wed; to espouse.

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