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hired

Pronunciation: [haɪərd]

Word

Learn how to use hired in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “employment”

(verb) when someone gives a job to a person. It means you chose someone to work for you and pay them for their work. Like when a company looks for new workers and selects someone for a job.

Example

The company hired a new employee to help with the project.

Example

They didn't hire anyone for the position because they couldn't find the right fit.

Example

Who was hired to manage the new store?

Context: “service”

(verb) when you pay someone to use their service or borrow something. This is like renting a car or asking someone to help you with something for a fee.

Example

I hired a plumber to fix the leaking sink.

Example

They didn't hire a contractor for the renovation, so the work took longer.

Example

Have you ever hired someone to do your taxes?

How to pronounce hired

Pronunciation: [haɪərd]

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