Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A marriage partner, who is either a husband or a wife.
Spouse
/spaʊs/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Don't argue with your customer or your spouse or your adversary.
'I have come with some news,' rejoined his spouse.
"My spouse is not supporting me in my ventures";
Etymology:
The word spouse comes from the Latin word sponsus which means betrothed or pledged. It evolved into the Middle English word spous in the 14th century.
Usage Statistics:
17 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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