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.'
