employed (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈplɔɪd/

Definition

Hired to work for a company or organization, typically for wages or a salary.

Examples

• She has been employed by the same firm for over ten years.

• Many people are employed in the service industry.

• The factory employs hundreds of local residents.

How to Use employed

employed by (prepositional phrase)

To have a job with a particular person or organization. — "She is employed by a prestigious law firm."

be employed as (prepositional phrase)

To work in a specific role or position. — "He is employed as a senior software engineer."

Synonyms of employed

Words with a similar meaning to employed:

• hired
• working
• engaged
• recruited
• staffed

Antonyms of employed

Words with the opposite meaning to employed:

• unemployed
• fired
• laid off

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