What does “husband” mean?
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nounthe man someone is married to
Her husband works as a nurse.
Husband at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈhʌzbənd/ · HUZ-bund
How to use “husband” correctly
The “s” sounds like “z”: HUZ-bund.
Common phrases with “husband”
- her husband
- ex-husband
- husband and wife
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
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