marriage
The word “marriage” has 2 syllables: mar-riage
It's pronounced as /ˈmærɪdʒ/
What is synonym and antonym for marriage?
In the thesaurus, “marriage” has 32 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for marriage along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for marriage
- attachment
- betrothal
- bigamy
- bridal
- civil union
- cohabitation
- commitment
- common-law marriage
- conjugality
- connubiality
- domestic partnership
- engagement
- espousal
- hand
- intermarriage
- match
- matrimony
- miscegenation
- mixed marriage
- monogamy
- pledge
- polyandry
- polygamy
- polygyny
- promise
- proposal
- relationship
- remarriage
- troth
- union
- wedding
- wedlock
Antonyms for marriage
- annulment
- divorce
- separation
Meanings of marriage
- noun
- The state of being married.
- A union of two or more people that creates a family tie and carries legal, social, and/or religious rights and responsibilities.
- A homosexual relationship between male prisoners.
- A wedding; a ceremony in which people wed.
- A close union.
- A joining of two parts.
- A king and a queen, when held as a hand in Texas hold 'em or melded in pinochle.
- In solitaire or patience games, the placing a card of the same suit on the next one above or below it in value.
Example Sentences
- They celebrated their tenth marriage anniversary with a trip to Italy.
- Open communication is key to a successful marriage.
- The novel explores the complexities of marriage in modern society.
- Their marriage faced challenges, but they worked through them together.
- She believes that marriage should be based on love and mutual respect.
On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to marriage, such as: annulment, attachment, betrothal, bigamy, bridal, civil union, cohabitation.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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wedding
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- attachment
- betrothal
- bigamy
- civil union
- cohabitation
- commitment
- common-law marriage
- conjugality
- connubiality
- domestic partnership
- engagement
- espousal
- hand
- intermarriage
- marriage
- match
- matrimony
- miscegenation
- mixed marriage
- monogamy
- pledge
- polyandry
- polygamy
- polygyny
- promise
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