married

[ˈmærid]

married Definition

• 1. having a husband or wife
• 2. related to marriage

Using married: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "married" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  They have been happily married for 20 years.

• Example

  He is getting married next month.

• Example

  She is married to a doctor.

• Example

  Married couples often face challenges in their relationships.

married Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for married

• wedded
• spliced
• joined
• united

Antonyms for married

• single
• unmarried
• divorced

Idioms Using married

• get someone married off

  to help someone find a spouse and get married

  Example

  Her parents are trying to get her married off before she turns 30.

• marry up

  to marry someone who is of a higher social class or has more money than oneself

  Example

  She married up when she married the CEO of the company.

• marry into something

  to become part of a family or group through marriage

  Example

  She married into a wealthy family and now enjoys a luxurious lifestyle.

Phrases with married

• get married

  to become husband and wife in a legal or formal ceremony

  Example

  They are planning to get married next year.

• married life

  the state of being married and living together as a couple

  Example

  Married life can be challenging, but also very rewarding.

• married name

  the surname that a woman takes when she gets married

  Example

  She changed her married name after she got married.

Origins of married

from Old English 'ge-mǣre', meaning 'having a husband or wife'

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Summary: married in Brief

The term 'married' [ˈmærid] refers to the state of having a husband or wife, and is related to the institution of marriage. It is often used in phrases like 'get married,' 'married life,' and 'married name.' 'Married' can also be used idiomatically, as in 'get someone married off,' 'marry up,' and 'marry into something.'