marrying

The word “marrying” means the act of getting married. In plain terms, the act or process of getting married, used as a noun form of "marry.".

“Marrying” is pronounced MA-ree-ihng (/ˈmæɹi.ɪŋ/ in IPA).

Here is “marrying” used in a sentence: “Their marrying so young surprised everyone in the family.”

“Marrying” is a noun.

“Marrying” is a fairly common word in modern English.

Marrying is the gerund or present-participle form of "marry," describing the act of getting married, and it can function as a noun, as in "the marrying of the two families." "Getting married" is a more common everyday phrase describing the same event, but marrying is more often used in formal or literary contexts.

Marrying functions as both a verb form, describing an ongoing or general action such as "marrying young," and as a noun referring to the act of getting married. Its exact role depends on how it is placed in the sentence.

Marrying someone refers directly to the act of becoming their spouse, while "marrying into" a family describes joining that family's social or economic circle as a result of the marriage. The phrase "marrying into" emphasizes the connections and status gained rather than the relationship with the individual spouse.