marry
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈmɛri/
KK: /ˈmɛri/
interjection
Definition
An old-fashioned expression used to show surprise or strong feeling.
Example
Marry! I can't believe you did that!
Conversation
Did you hear that Sarah got engaged?
No way, marry me, that's amazing!
Right? I can't believe it's actually happening.
I know, it feels like just yesterday we were in school!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gosh
wow
alas
Antonyms
intransitive verb
Definition
To take a husband or wife in a formal ceremony; to become united in marriage.
Example
They married in their twenties.
Tense Forms
Past: married
Past Participle: married
Conversation
Did you hear that Sarah and Tom are going to marry soon?
Yeah, I heard! They make such a cute couple.
I can't believe they decided to marry so fast!
transitive verb
Definition
To join two people together as spouses through a ceremony or legal agreement.
Example
They decided to marry in a small ceremony by the beach.
Tense Forms
Past: married
Past Participle: married
Conversation
Did you hear that Sarah is going to marry Tom next month?
Really? That's exciting news!
Yeah, they seem so happy together.
Root Explanation
Marry → It originates from the Old French 'marier' (meaning to marry or wed), which in turn comes from the Latin 'maritare' (meaning to wed or to give in marriage). The word 'marry' means to join together in marriage or to unite as spouses.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old French word 'marier' which means to join together in marriage — that's why 'marry' means to unite as spouses.
Visually Confused Words
mary
arry
unmarry
remarry
martyry
margery
tarry
parry