The difference between Married and Wed


Married is also noun with the meaning: a married person.

Married is also adjective with the meaning: in a state of marriage.

Wed is also verb with the meaning: to perform the marriage ceremony for.

check bellow for the other definitions of Married and Wed

  1. Married as an adjective:

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

  2. Married as an adjective (figuratively):

    Showing commitment or devotion normally reserved for a spouse

    Examples:

    "'married to one's work."

  1. Married as a verb:

  1. Married as a noun:

    A married person.

  1. Wed as a verb (transitive):

    To perform the marriage ceremony for; to join in matrimony.

    Examples:

    "The priest wed the couple."

  2. Wed as a verb (transitive):

    To take as one's spouse.

    Examples:

    "She wed her first love."

  3. Wed as a verb (intransitive):

    To take a spouse.

  4. Wed as a verb (figuratively, transitive):

    To join or commit to, more or less permanently, as if in marriage.

    Examples:

    "I'm not wedded to this proposal; suggest an alternative."

  5. Wed as a verb (figurative, intransitive):

    To take to oneself and support; to espouse.

  6. Wed as a verb (Northern England, Scotland):

    To wager, stake, bet, place a bet, make a wager.

    Examples:

    "I'd wed my head on that."

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