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What is the difference between the following sentences?
I am in search of wife. I am in search of a wife.
I am in search of the wife.
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- 9 years agoFavorite Answer
The first sentence is not proper English as "wife" needs an article preceding it, which the other two sentences do possess.
"I am in search of a wife," is correct, and common in its usage.
The third sentence, though not incorrect, would only be used in rare instances where "wife" is used as a specific term (a previous stated title or designate, ie king or priest, etc.) and not a general one.
"I am in search of a wife." This sentence means the speaker is seeking a woman to make his wife.
"I am in search of the wife." This sentence means the speaker is seeking a woman who is already his or someone elses wife.
