Married

/ˈmæɹ.ɪd/ · adjective

Meaning

In a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband..

Definitions by Sense

1. In a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband.
2. (figuratively) Showing commitment or devotion normally reserved for a spouse; strongly committed or attached to something.
3. simple past and past participle of marry
4. A married person.

Example Sentences

Are you married or single?

Middle-aged, married fathers make up the bulk of those who have gotten vasectomies, with less than two percent of unmarried men relying on vasectomy for contraception, according to one analysis of data between 2002 and 2015 by the Department of Health and Human Services.

married to one's work

married to an idea

Yes, I drafted the business proposal, but I'm not married to it, so it's okay if the board doesn't approve it.

My mom got married to her childhood sweetheart.

A perfect example is life insurance. Most people starting out don't need it; you should only insure what you can't afford to lose or replace, and singles or young marrieds without a lot of assets frequently don't require coverage.

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Word Forms

• marryed
• marrieds

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