axed

[æksed]

axed Definition

  • 1past tense and past participle of 'axe'
  • 2to dismiss someone from a job

Using axed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "axed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was axed from his job after the company went bankrupt.

  • Example

    The manager axed half of the employees due to budget cuts.

  • Example

    The TV show was axed after only one season.

axed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for axed

Origins of axed

from Old English 'æxian', meaning 'to ask, request'

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Summary: axed in Brief

'Axed' [æksed] is the past tense and past participle of 'axe'. It means to dismiss someone from a job. Examples include 'He was axed from his job after the company went bankrupt.' and 'The TV show was axed after only one season.' Synonyms for 'axed' include 'fired' and 'sacked.'