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That got married vs They married

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'That got married' is used when referring to a specific person or group of people who recently got married. 'They married' is used when talking about a general group of people who have married in the past.

Last updated: March 17, 2024

That got married

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific person or group of people who recently got married.

This phrase is used to talk about a particular individual or group of individuals who have recently entered into marriage.

Examples:

  • The couple that got married last weekend is going on their honeymoon.
  • I know a few people that got married during the pandemic.
  • The celebrities that got married in secret surprised everyone.
  • She is the one that got married to my brother.
  • The friends that got married in Las Vegas had a great time.

Alternatives:

  • who got married
  • which got married
  • those who married
  • the ones who got married
  • the couple that tied the knot

They married

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about a general group of people who have married in the past.

This phrase is used to refer to a group of people who have entered into marriage at some point in the past.

Examples:

  • They married young and have been together for decades.
  • In that culture, they married for practical reasons rather than love.
  • They married in a beautiful ceremony by the beach.
  • They married in the same church where their parents got married.
  • They married before moving to a different country.

Alternatives:

  • they got married
  • they tied the knot
  • they wed
  • they took their vows
  • they exchanged rings

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