retired

[rɪˈtaɪəd]

retired Definition

having stopped working, usually because of having reached a particular age.

Using retired: Examples

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

• Example

  My father retired from his job last year.

• Example

  She is a retired teacher.

• Example

  He is enjoying his retired life.

• Example

  The company offers a retirement plan for its employees.

retired Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for retired

• pensioned
• superannuated
• unemployed

Antonyms for retired

• working
• employed

Phrases with retired

• retired hurt

  cricket term meaning a batsman who has to leave the field due to injury

  Example

  The player was retired hurt after being hit by the ball.

• retired hurt

  to withdraw from a situation due to injury or damage

  Example

  The athlete retired hurt from the race after injuring his leg.

• retired military

  a person who has served in the military and has completed their service

  Example

  The event was attended by retired military personnel.

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Summary: retired in Brief

The adjective 'retired' [rɪˈtaɪəd] refers to someone who has stopped working, often due to reaching a certain age. It can also refer to a cricket player who leaves the field due to injury or a military personnel who has completed their service. Synonyms include 'pensioned' and 'superannuated,' while antonyms are 'working' and 'employed.'