married — having a husband or wife; joined in marriage
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a husband or wife; joined in marriage
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmærid/
Example Sentences
- My married friends always complain about their spouses but never get divorced.
- She has been married to her job for the past five years.
- Getting married is like buying a lottery ticket - you never know what you'll get!
married
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmærid/]
having a husband or wife; joined in marriage
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle English 'maried', which connects to Latin 'maritus' (husband). The term evolved to denote the sacred union of marriage, with roots extending back through Old French 'marier' to Latin 'maritare' (to marry, unite in matrimony).
Breakdown
marry (from Latin maritare, to unite in marriage) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating completed action or state).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My married friends always complain about their spouses but never get divorced.”
“She has been married to her job for the past five years.”
“Getting married is like buying a lottery ticket - you never know what you'll get!”
“Are you married or single?”
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