Bride vs. Groom

Bride vs. Groom — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Bride and Groom

Bridenoun

A woman in the context of her own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married.

Groomnoun

A man who is about to marry; short form of bridegroom.

Bridenoun

An object ardently loved.

Groomnoun

A person who cares for horses.

Bridenoun

An individual loop or other device connecting the patterns in lacework.

Groomnoun

One of several officers of the English royal household, chiefly in the lord chamberlain's department.

the groom of the chamber; the groom of the stole
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Brideverb

(obsolete) To make a bride of.

Groomnoun

A brushing or cleaning, as of a dog or horse.

Give the mare a quick groom before you take her out.

Bridenoun

a woman who has recently been married

Groomverb

To attend to one's appearance and clothing.

Bridenoun

Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)

Groomverb

To care for horses or other animals by brushing and cleaning them.

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Bridenoun

a woman participant in her own marriage ceremony

Groomverb

To prepare someone for election or appointment.

Groomverb

To prepare a ski slope for skiers

Groomverb

(transitive) To attempt to gain the trust of somebody, especially a minor, with the intention of subjecting them to abusive or exploitative behaviour such as sexual abuse, human trafficking or sexual slavery.

Groomnoun

a man participant in his own marriage ceremony

Groomnoun

someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses

Groomnoun

a man who has recently been married

Groomverb

prepare (someone) for a future role or function;

He is grooming his son to become his successorThe prince was prepared to become King one dayThey trained him to be a warrior

Groomverb

give a neat appearance to;

groom the dogsdress the horses

Groomverb

care for one's external appearance;

He is always well-groomed