adj · noun · verb · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Received-Pronunciation:/ˈmæɹ.ɪd/
/ˈmæɹ.id/without the Mary–marry–merry merger
/ˈmɛɹ.id/Mary–marry–merry merger
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rhymes with -æɹɪd
rhymes with -æɹid
rhymes with -ɛɹid
CMU ARPABET:M EH1 R IY0 D
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
In a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Examples
Are you married or single?
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: autem, wed, wedded
Antonyms: single, unmarried
2
adj
Meaning 2
Showing commitment or devotion normally reserved for a spouse; strongly committed or attached to something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, not-comparable
Examples
married to one's work
married to an idea
Yes, I drafted the business proposal, but I'm not married to it, so it's okay if the board doesn't approve it.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
noun
Meaning 3
A married person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
4
verb
Meaning 4
simple past and past participle of marry
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract