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Employed

/ɪmˈplɔɪd/ · adjective

Meaning

In a job; working..

Definitions by Sense

  1. In a job; working.
  2. Used; in use.
  3. simple past and past participle of employ

Example Sentences

You're just looking for a handout like every other—are you employed, Mr. Lebowski?
Studies on LLS in recent decades have identified a large number of strategies which are employed by English as a foreign/second language (EFL/ESL) learners and several strategy categorisation patterns have also been established.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does employed mean?

Employed means In a job; working..

What is a synonym for employed?

Common synonyms include engaged, hired, self-employed, made use of.

What is the opposite of employed?

Possible antonyms include unemployed.

How do you use employed in a sentence?

You're just looking for a handout like every other—are you employed, Mr. Lebowski?

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