Word: Retired
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: The word "retired" means that someone is no longer working in their job or profession. This usually happens when a person has reached a certain age or has decided to stop working.
Usage Instructions: - Use "retired" to describe someone who has finished their career and is no longer working. - It can be used to talk about people in general, or you can specify a profession, like "retired teacher" or "retired doctor."
Example Sentences: 1. After many years of teaching, Mrs. Smith is now a retired teacher. 2. My grandfather is retired; he used to work as an engineer.
Advanced Usage: - You can also use "retired" in a more formal context, such as in official documents or discussions about pensions and benefits. - Example: "Many retired individuals receive a pension to support them after they stop working."
Word Variants: - Retirement (noun): The state of having retired from one's job. Example: "She is looking forward to her retirement." - Retire (verb): The act of stopping work. Example: "He plans to retire next year."
Different Meaning: - "Retired" can also refer to something that is no longer available or in use, like a product or a piece of equipment. Example: "The retired model of the car is no longer sold."
Synonyms: - Former - Emeritus (often used for retired professors or academics) - Past - Ex (as in "ex-teacher")
Idioms: - "Put out to pasture": This idiom means to retire someone, especially when they are no longer able to perform their job effectively. Example: "After many years in the industry, they decided to put him out to pasture."
Phrasal Verbs: - There are no specific phrasal verbs directly related to "retired," but you can talk about "retiring from" something.