Cool MateMeaning of Widow
a woman whose husband or wife has died and who has not married again
In simple words: A woman whose husband has died.
Widow in a sentence
- She gets a widow’s pension.
How to use Widow
Use 'widow' in neutral contexts when discussing a woman's marital status after her husband has passed away. Avoid using it in a humorous or light-hearted way, as it can be sensitive.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of ‘widow’ as a 'widow's walk' on a house, where she waits for her husband who has gone.
Related words
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Widow in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أرملة
امرأة توفي زوجها.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিধবা
একজন মহিলা যার স্বামী মারা গেছেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Witwe
Eine Frau, deren Mann gestorben ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Viuda
Una mujer cuyo esposo ha fallecido.
- Persianفارسی
بیوه
زنی که شوهرش فوت کرده.
- FrenchFrançais
Veuve
Une femme dont le mari est décédé.
- Hindiहिन्दी
विधवा
एक महिला जिसका पति मर चुका है।
- ItalianItaliano
Vedova
Una donna a cui è morto il marito.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Viúva
Uma mulher cujo marido morreu.
- RussianРусский
Вдова
Женщина, у которой умер муж.
- Urduاردو
بیوہ
ایک عورت جس کا شوہر فوت ہو گیا ہو۔
- Chinese中文
寡妇
丈夫去世的女人。
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Widow
What does Widow mean?
A woman whose husband has died.
What is the definition of Widow?
a woman whose husband or wife has died and who has not married again
How do you use Widow in a sentence?
She gets a widow’s pension.
What are synonyms for Widow?
Common alternatives include spouse, bereaved woman, surviving wife.
What is the opposite of Widow?
Opposite meanings include widower, husband, spouse.
What words go with Widow?
It commonly pairs with grieving, elderly, middle-aged, become, leave, marry, a widow’s pension.
What are common mistakes when using Widow?
Confused with 'widower' which refers to a man whose wife has died. Using it to describe someone who is divorced, which is incorrect.
How do you pronounce Widow?
US: /["/ˈwɪdəʊ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈwɪdəʊ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Widow?
Use 'widow' in neutral contexts when discussing a woman's marital status after her husband has passed away. Avoid using it in a humorous or light-hearted way, as it can be sensitive.
What CEFR level is Widow?
"Widow" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.