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  1. 25-Nov-2002, 16:12 #1
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    which one is correct znd what is the differece between them?
    ann married to john .
    ann married with john.
  2. 25-Nov-2002, 18:47 #2
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    which one is correct znd what is the differece between them?
    ann married to john .
    ann married with john.
    If Ann is the bride and John is the groom, one would say "Ann married John" or "John married Ann".
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    If you say John is married to Jane, then it is correct. You also hear 'with' used, but much less.
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