hired
Pronunciation: [haɪərd]
Word
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?
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