26984 words

married

2 definitions • 10 examples
1
having a wife or husband:

Examples:

a married couple
We've been happily married for five years.
Please state whether you are single, cohabiting, married, separated, divorced or widowed.
Smith was married with two children.
So how are you enjoying married life?
She had an affair with a married man.
The survey reveals that two-thirds of married women earn less than their husbands.
So how long have you been married to Nicky?
figurative Rachel seems to be married to (= very involved with) her new job at the moment, so we hardly ever see her.
2
to begin a legal relationship with someone as their husband or wife:

Examples:

When are you getting married?

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