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employed

The correct spelling is employed.

How to pronounce employed

/ɛmˈplɔɪd/
verb

IPA: /ɛmˈplɔɪd/

Say it like: Emp-loy-ed

The correct spelling is employed. To hire (somebody for work or a job). For example: "Yesterday our local garage employed a new mechanic."

Usage Examples

Yesterday our local garage employed a new mechanic.

The burglar employed a jemmy to get in.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To hire (somebody for work or a job).
  2. 2.To use (somebody for a job, or something for a task).
  3. 3.To make busy.

adjective

  1. 1.In a job; working.
  2. 2.Used; in use.

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