Definition of "married" in Englisch

adjective

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

   • Are you married or single?
   • My mom got married to her childhood sweetheart.

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

   • 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.

verb

1. simple past and past participle of marry

noun

1. A married person.