married
Translation
married
Examples
They are a married couple.
They are a married couple.
She is married to a doctor.
She is married to a doctor.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) married to be in a state of marriage They are married.
((to be)) married ((to sb.)) to be the husband or wife of (sb.) She is married to a doctor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wedded; Antonyms: single, unmarried, divorced
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to marry', from Latin 'marītus' (husband).
Memory Tips
Think of a wedding ring, which signifies that someone is 'married'.