Cool MateMeaning of Married
having a husband or wife
In simple words: Somebody who has a husband or wife.
Married in a sentence
- They have been married for ten years.
- She is married and has two children.
- My brother got married last summer.
- I met a married couple at the party.
- Is he married or single?
How to use Married
Use 'married' when talking about someone's relationship status. It's neutral and appropriate in formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in a derogatory or joking manner.
Grammar pattern
be married + to + spouse
Memory hint
Think of 'married' as 'marriage' with the 'd' for 'done' – it’s a status that’s got to be official.
Related words
Synonyms for Married
- hitched
- wed
- spliced
- coupled
Common mistakes with Married
- Confusing 'married' with 'marry' – 'married' describes the status, while 'marry' is the action.
- Using 'married' without 'to' when mentioning a spouse, e.g., saying 'He is married Jane' instead of 'He is married to Jane'.
- Omitting the auxiliary verb in questions, e.g., 'Are you married?' instead of 'You married?'
Married appears in
Married in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متزوج
شخص لديه زوج أو زوجة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিবাহিত
যার স্বামী বা স্ত্রী আছে।
- GermanDeutsch
Verheiratet
Jemand, der einen Ehemann oder eine Ehefrau hat.
- SpanishEspañol
Casado, Casada
Alguien que tiene un esposo o una esposa.
- Persianفارسی
متأهل
کسی که همسر دارد.
- FrenchFrançais
Marié(e)
Quelqu'un qui a un mari ou une femme.
- Hindiहिन्दी
शादीशुदा
जिसका पति या पत्नी हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Sposato/a
Qualcuno che ha un marito o una moglie.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Casado(a)
Alguém que tem um marido ou uma esposa.
- RussianРусский
Женат/Замужем
Человек, у которого есть муж или жена.
- Urduاردو
شادی شدہ
کوئی شخص جس کا شوہر یا بیوی ہو۔
- Chinese中文
已婚
有丈夫或妻子的人。
More words like Married
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Married
What does Married mean?
Somebody who has a husband or wife.
What is the definition of Married?
having a husband or wife
How do you use Married in a sentence?
They have been married for ten years.
Can you give another example of Married?
She is married and has two children.
What are synonyms for Married?
Common alternatives include hitched, wed, spliced, coupled.
What is the opposite of Married?
Opposite meanings include single, divorced.
What words go with Married?
It commonly pairs with be, feel, get, newly, recently, previously, to, married with children.
What are common mistakes when using Married?
Confusing 'married' with 'marry' – 'married' describes the status, while 'marry' is the action. Using 'married' without 'to' when mentioning a spouse, e.g., saying 'He is married Jane' instead of 'He is married to Jane'. Omitting the auxiliary verb in questions, e.g., 'Are you married?' instead of 'You married?'
How do you pronounce Married?
US: /["/ˈmærid/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmærid/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Married?
Use 'married' when talking about someone's relationship status. It's neutral and appropriate in formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in a derogatory or joking manner.
What CEFR level is Married?
"Married" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.