Words / A2

MAR-ee/ˈmæri/

To marry is to become husband or wife. They married in June. Get married is very common. Marry someone — not “marry with someone.” Wedding is the ceremony. Married is the adjective.

Meaning

To become someone’s husband or wife.

Examples

• “They married in 2019.”
• “He married his classmate.”
• “They got married last year.”

Good to know

marry someone. get married. Not “marry with.” Noun event: wedding.

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