married

English

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Etymology

From Middle English maried, imaried, mariet, past participle of Middle English marien (to marry), equivalent to marry + -ed.

Pronunciation

Adjective

married (not comparable)

  1. In a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband.
    Synonyms: (archaic) autem, wed, wedded
    Antonyms: single, unmarried
    Are you married or single?
  2. (figuratively) Showing commitment or devotion normally reserved for a spouse.
    married to one's work
    married to an idea

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Verb

married

  1. simple past and past participle of marry

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Noun

married (plural marrieds)

  1. A married person.
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