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is a widow vs is a widow of

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Is a widow' is used to simply state that someone is a widow, while 'is a widow of' is used to specify the deceased spouse. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to provide additional information about the deceased spouse.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 705 views

is a widow

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that a woman's husband has died.

This phrase is used to state that a woman's husband has died, without specifying the deceased spouse's name or any additional information.

Examples:

She is a widow and lives alone now.
After her husband passed away, she became a widow.

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My client is a widow, not a drunk driver.
Mrs. Briggs is a widow whose husband died tragically of natural causes.
My sister is a widow, thanks to you.
I hope you'll be the one to resign, madame is a widow and without any means.
She is a widow of a hero of the Revolution.
Besides, Mother is a widow to the chief of the bandits.
She is a widow, like her daughters.
Mrs. Toms is a widow, and a Christian woman who has something to share, so...
She is a widow, free Then what prevents you living with her, if you have want?
Boss, if there is a widow around, don't worry.
The woman, Mrs Sadie Millstein, is a widow... and the mother of Sheldon Mills, an attorney with the New York firm of Bates, Phillips, Tunny and Mills.

Alternatives:

She lost her husband.
Her husband is deceased.

is a widow of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to specify the deceased spouse when referring to a widow.

This phrase is used when you want to specify the deceased spouse by mentioning their name or providing additional information about them.

Examples:

She is a widow of John, who passed away last year.
As the widow of a war hero, she received special recognition.

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She is a widow of a hero of the Revolution.
Besides, Mother is a widow to the chief of the bandits.
My client is a widow, not a drunk driver.
Mrs. Briggs is a widow whose husband died tragically of natural causes.
She is a widow, like her daughters.
My sister is a widow, thanks to you.
Mrs. Toms is a widow, and a Christian woman who has something to share, so...
Boss, if there is a widow around, don't worry.
I hope you'll be the one to resign, madame is a widow and without any means.
She's a widow of the same number of husbands.
No Madgett, I'm a widow of 48 hours.
A widow of only the past two days and she's called Tama-yan
The woman, Mrs Sadie Millstein, is a widow... and the mother of Sheldon Mills, an attorney with the New York firm of Bates, Phillips, Tunny and Mills.
She is a widow, free Then what prevents you living with her, if you have want?
A widow-in-waiting. A widow elect.
This could lead to a fatal kind we call a widow-maker.
Unless you want your sister to be left a widow.
Even a widow is entitled to a little fun.
It says you stole from a widow and three children.
Not everyone comes to a funeral to hit on a widow.

Alternatives:

She is the widow of John.
She lost her husband, John.

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