married
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈmɛrɪd//
KK: /ˈmɛrɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone who has a spouse or is in a legal union with another person.
Example
She is a married woman with two children.
Conversation
Did you hear that Sarah got married last weekend?
No way! I can't believe she finally tied the knot.
Yeah, she seemed so happy in the pictures.
I bet! It's exciting to see her as a married woman now.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
wedlocked
spousal
united
Antonyms
single
divorced
unattached
noun
Definition
A person who is legally joined to another in marriage.
Example
The young marrieds celebrated their first anniversary together.
Conversation
Have you met any interesting married couples lately?
Actually, I did! They were so fun to talk to at the party.
That's awesome! I love hearing stories from married friends.
Root Explanation
**Married** → The word 'married' comes from the Old English 'merrian' (meaning to make merry or rejoice) and is related to the Latin 'maritare' (meaning to marry). The word 'married' signifies the state of being joined in marriage, often associated with joy and celebration.
Memory Tip
Think of the joy of making merry ('merrian') when two people come together in marriage. This helps you remember that 'married' means being in a joyful union.
Visually Confused Words
unmarried
mararie
carried
marie
marid
arrie
unmarred
quarried