What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
marry
Example
They decided to marry in a small ceremony with close family and friends. [marry: verb]
Example
The flavors in this dish marry together perfectly. [marry: verb]
Example
The merger will marry two of the largest companies in the industry. [marry: verb]
wed
Example
They are planning to wed next summer in a traditional church ceremony. [wed: verb]
Example
The two companies will wed in a formal merger agreement. [wed: verb]
Example
The bride wore a beautiful white gown for her wedding day. [wedding: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Marry is more commonly used than wed in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between marry and wed?
Wed is generally considered more formal than marry and is more commonly used in formal or ceremonial contexts.
