married

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   joined in matrimony

   a married man

2. 2
   noun

   a person who is married

   we invited several young marrieds

3. 3
   adj

   In a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband.

   Are you married or single?

4. 4
   adj

   Showing commitment or devotion normally reserved for a spouse; strongly committed or attached to something.

   married to one's work

5. 5
   verb

   simple past and past participle of marry

   My mom got married to her childhood sweetheart.

6. 6
   noun

   A married person.

   A perfect example is life insurance. Most people starting out don't need it; you should only insure what you can't afford to lose or replace, and singles or young marrieds without a lot of assets frequently don't require coverage.

7. 7
   adj

   of or relating to the state of marriage

Etymology

From Middle English maried, imaried, mariet, past participle of Middle English marien (“to marry”), equivalent to marry + -ed.