A2verb 2K

Marry

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈmæri/","/ˈmæriz/","/ˈmærid/","/ˈmæriɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈmæri/","/ˈmæriz/","/ˈmærid/","/ˈmæriɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Marry

to become the husband or wife of somebody; to get married to somebody

In simple words: To become husband and wife.

Marry in a sentence

• She decided to marry him after three years of dating.
• They plan to marry in the spring.
• He used to marry for love, but now it is more about security.
• Many religious ceremonies happen when people marry.
• In some cultures, families play a big role in who gets to marry.

How to use Marry

Used in the context of forming a legal or romantic partnership. Typically formal or neutral. Avoid in casual contexts that don’t pertain to relationships.

Grammar pattern

marry + object (someone)

Memory hint

Sounds like 'merry' — think of two people happily joining in marriage.

Related words

Collocations with Marry

• well
• hope to
• want to
• agree to
• for
• into
• get married
• marry late
• marry young

Synonyms for Marry

• unite

Opposites of Marry

• divorce
• separate
• break up

Common mistakes with Marry

• Confused with 'wedding' (marry is the action, wedding is the event).
• Using 'marry' without an object (e.g., 'He will marry' should include 'her').
• Incorrectly using past tense (married) without context.

Frequently asked questions about Marry

What does Marry mean?

To become husband and wife.

What is the definition of Marry?

to become the husband or wife of somebody; to get married to somebody

How do you use Marry in a sentence?

She decided to marry him after three years of dating.

Can you give another example of Marry?

They plan to marry in the spring.

What are synonyms for Marry?

Common alternatives include unite.

What is the opposite of Marry?

Opposite meanings include divorce, separate, break up.

What words go with Marry?

It commonly pairs with well, hope to, want to, agree to, for, into, get married, marry late, marry young.

What are common mistakes when using Marry?

Confused with 'wedding' (marry is the action, wedding is the event). Using 'marry' without an object (e.g., 'He will marry' should include 'her'). Incorrectly using past tense (married) without context.

How do you pronounce Marry?

US: /["/ˈmæri/","/ˈmæriz/","/ˈmærid/","/ˈmæriɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmæri/","/ˈmæriz/","/ˈmærid/","/ˈmæriɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Marry?

Used in the context of forming a legal or romantic partnership. Typically formal or neutral. Avoid in casual contexts that don’t pertain to relationships.

What CEFR level is Marry?

"Marry" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.