Wife vs Wief

Learn the correct spelling of "wife."

wief

Incorrect spelling - ""Wief"" is a misspelling.

"wief" is a common misspelling of "wife". Always use "wife" when referring to the correct word.

wife

Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.

"Wife" is a married woman.

Definition of wife

"wife": "Wife" is a married woman.

This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms for wife

  • spouse
  • partner

Usage Examples

"Correct:" His wife arrived.

"Correct:" She is my wife.

"Incorrect:" She is my wief.

Notes:

  • ie order matters
  • Common transposition
  • Basic noun
  • Frequent typo

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Correct spelling?

A: Wife.

Q: Is wief correct?

A: No.

Q: Meaning?

A: Married woman.

Q: Error type?

A: Letter order.

Summary

"Wife" is correct; "wief" is incorrect.