wive

As a numeral five

is (cardinal) a numerical value equal to ; the number following four and preceding six this many dots (•••••).

As a noun five

is the digit/figure 5.

As a verb wive is

to marry (a woman).

As a verb wive

is to marry (a woman).

As a noun wives is

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As verbs the difference between spouse and wive

is that spouse is to wed; to espouse while wive is to marry (a woman).

As a noun spouse

is a person's husband or wife.