Cool MateMarriage
UK /["/ˈmærɪdʒ/"]/US /["/ˈmærɪdʒ/"]/
Definition
the legal relationship between two people who are married to each other
In simple words: A legal union between two people, usually involving a ceremony.
Examples
- Marriage is a significant commitment between two people.
- In many cultures, marriage is celebrated with a large ceremony.
- After years of dating, they finally decided on marriage.
- Their marriage has faced many challenges over the years.
- Some people believe that marriage should only happen once.
Usage notes
Use 'marriage' in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate when discussing partnerships, legal matters, or family. Avoid in casual settings when making jokes.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think 'marry-age' — it’s the age when people usually marry!
Collocations
- good
- happy
- successful
- have
- propose
- enter into
- last
- be over
- break down
- vows
- plans
- proposal
- by a marriage
- from a marriage
- by marriage
- ask for somebody’s hand in marriage
- win somebody’s hand in marriage
- the break-up of a marriage
- good
- happy
- successful
- have
- propose
- enter into
- last
- be over
- break down
- vows
- plans
- proposal
- by a marriage
- from a marriage
- by marriage
- ask for somebody’s hand in marriage
- win somebody’s hand in marriage
- the break-up of a marriage
- Christian
- Jewish
- etc.
- celebrate
- be held
- take place
- ceremony
- certificate
- contract
- at a/the marriage
- marriage to
Synonyms
- union
- wedlock
- matrimony
- partnership
- alliance
Antonyms
- divorce
- separation
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'marriage' vs 'married'.
- Using 'marriage' in a context that implies a temporary relationship.
- Incorrectly pluralizing 'marriage' as 'marriages' when referring to the concept in general.