Girlfriend vs. Spouse

Girlfriend vs. Spouse — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Girlfriend and Spouse

Girlfriendnoun

A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

Marc went to the park with his girlfriend and watched the sunset with her.

Spousenoun

A person in a marriage or marital relationship.

People should treat their spouses with respect.

Girlfriendnoun

A female friend.

Mary always enjoyed hanging out with her girlfriend Jessica.

Spouseverb

(dated) To wed; to espouse.

Girlfriendnoun

any female friend;

Mary and her girlfriend organized the party

Spousenoun

a person's partner in marriage

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Girlfriendnoun

a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved;

his girlfriend kicked him out