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US/ˈmer.ɪdʒ/
UK/ˈmær.ɪdʒ/
the legal relationship between two people who are husband and wife; also a wedding
In context
My grandparents had a long and happy marriage.
Their marriage ended after only two years because they argued constantly.
In the past, many marriages in Vietnam were arranged by parents.
Words that go with marriage
adjective + noun
- happy marriageTrust is the key to a happy marriage.
- arranged marriageArranged marriage is less common among young people today.
noun + preposition
- marriage toHis marriage to a French woman surprised his family.
noun + noun
- marriage proposalHe made a marriage proposal on the beach at sunset.
verb + noun
- save the marriageThey went to counseling to save the marriage.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She got married with a doctor.Correct: She got married to a doctor.