The difference between Significant other and Wife

When used as nouns, significant other means one's romantic partner, regardless of marital status or gender, whereas wife means a married woman, especially in relation to her spouse.

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  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. Wife as a noun:

    A married woman, especially in relation to her spouse.

  2. Wife as a noun:

    The female of a pair of mated animals.

    Examples:

    "A new wife for the gander is introduced into the pen."

  3. Wife as a noun (Scotland):

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