Wed

Pronunciation: /wɛd/

Definitions of wed

verb to marry or unite in marriage

Example Sentences

A1 They wed in a small ceremony with just family and close friends.

A2 The couple wed in a beautiful outdoor setting surrounded by nature.

B1 After years of dating, they finally decided to wed and start a family together.

B2 The royal couple wed in a lavish ceremony that was broadcasted live on television.

C1 The two famous actors wed in a private ceremony to avoid media attention.

C2 Despite their busy schedules, the couple managed to find time to wed in a romantic destination wedding.

Examples of wed in a Sentence

formal The couple decided to wed in a grand ceremony at the local church.

informal I heard Sarah and John are going to wed next month at the beach.

slang Did you hear that Tom and Lisa are finally gonna tie the knot and wed?

figurative The merger of the two companies will wed their resources and create a stronger entity.

Grammatical Forms of wed

• past tense: wed
• plural: weds
• comparative: more wed
• superlative: most wed
• present tense: wed
• future tense: will wed
• perfect tense: have wed
• continuous tense: is wedding
• singular: weds
• positive degree: wed
• infinitive: to wed
• gerund: wedding
• participle: wedded

Origin and Evolution of wed

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wed' originated from the Old English word 'weddian' meaning to pledge or give security.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wed' evolved to specifically refer to the act of marriage or joining in matrimony.