Meaning & Definition of word "Married"
Married
/ˈmɛr.id/
verb:
- 1. To join in marriage; to take as a spouse.
- Example: They married in a small ceremony on the beach.
- 2. To cause to become joined or united.
- Example: The two companies married their resources to enhance productivity.
adjective:
- 1. Joined in matrimony; having a spouse.
- Example: She is a married woman with two children.
- 2. Relating to or having the status of being married.
- Example: They celebrated their married life with a special anniversary dinner.
- 3. Having a partner in a committed relationship, often legally recognized.
- Example: After years of dating, they finally decided to get married.
Etymology
●Middle English 'maried', from Old French 'marier', from Latin 'maritare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
married life:
The life shared by a married couple.
married to the job:
Being heavily committed to one's work.
married with children:
A common phrase describing a married couple that has children.
Related Words
spouse:
A husband or wife in a marriage.
matrimony:
The state of being married; marriage.
nuptial:
Relating to marriage or weddings.
Slang Meanings of married
Meaning: Hitched
● Example Sentence: He finally got hitched after dating for years.
Meaning: Tied the knot
● Example Sentence: They tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony last month.
Meaning: Wife'd up
● Example Sentence: He got wife'd up right after college.