Synonyms for

Employed

Verb / eˈmplɔɪd / / ɪˈmplɔɪd / Another word for employed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a job or occupation; to be working for pay

Synonyms & similar words

utilise use utilize engage apply employ fire unemployed hire hired occupied engaged working earning

Synonyms by register

Formal

engaged occupied working utilized

Informal

hired on the payroll working in a job

Literary

busied engaged in labor

Antonyms

unemployed idle inactive jobless out of work resting disengaged

Common collocations

  • employed by
  • gainfully employed
  • employed full-time
  • employed part-time
  • employed as
  • employed in
  • self-employed
  • newly employed

Word family

noun employment
verb employ
adjective employable
adverb employedly

Usage note

While 'employed' generally refers to having a paid job, it can also mean being actively used or engaged for a purpose. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. He is employed as a doctor and loves helping people.
  2. She was employed at a restaurant and enjoyed serving food to customers.
  3. They are both employed and have stable jobs that pay well.
  4. The company employed over 500 people before the pandemic.
  5. I have been employed in this field for over a decade.

Quotes

  • I have never liked working. To me, a job is an invasion of privacy.
  • No man can be ideally successful until he has found his place. Like a locomotive, he is strong on the track, but weak anywhere else.
  • Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

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