Employed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪmˈplɔɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Employed is an adjective meaning In a job; working.
Meaning
In a job; working.
More Meanings
- Used; in use.
- 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.
Synonyms for employed
Depending on context, synonyms include engaged, hired, self-employed, exploited.
Antonyms for employed
Common opposites include unemployed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include self-employed, freelance, working, engaged, exploited, hired.
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