Synonyms to avoid repetition

The wedding was short, and we went straight to the reception.

• brief

• certain

• common

• important

The high cost of weddings is a bad problem for many families.

• certain

• important

• serious

• obvious

The bride and groom live in different houses until after the wedding.

• important

• obvious

• separate

• serious

In some countries, marriage is becoming less popular.

• brief

• certain

• common

• serious

In the past, people often married into powerful families for money and status.

• common

• important

• obvious

• separate

Some customs and traditions are not clear to people who are visiting a country for the first time.

• important

• obvious

• separate

• serious

It is usual for people in my country to have large families.

• common

• important

• obvious

• separate