employed

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English

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɪmˈplɔɪd/, /ɛmˈplɔɪd/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔɪd

Adjective

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employed (comparative more employed, superlative most employed)

  1. In a job; working.
    • 1998, Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, The Big Lebowski[1], spoken by The Big Lebowski (David Huddleston):
      You're just looking for a handout like every other—are you employed, Mr. Lebowski?
  2. Used; in use.

Derived terms

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Translations

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Verb

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employed

  1. simple past and past participle of employ