Understanding ‘Retired’: A Key Word for Life Changes
Learn about the word ‘retired’, its meanings as an adjective and verb, its history, and how to use it correctly. This video covers synonyms, antonyms, example sentences, and common mistakes to avoid when using this important English term.
Imagine working hard for many years and finally reaching that day when you no longer have to go to work.
That’s what it means to be retired. Today, we’re going to learn about this important word that describes a significant life change for many people.
Word type: Retired can be used as an adjective or a verb, depending on how it’s used in a sentence.
Meaning:
As an adjective, retired means having left your job or career, usually because of age, and no longer working.
As a verb, it means the act of leaving your job or stopping work permanently.
Word history: The word retired comes from the French word retirer, which means to withdraw.
This gives us a good image of someone withdrawing from their working life.
Antonyms: Some opposite words for retired are employed, working, or active.
Synonyms: Words with similar meanings to retired include pensioned, superannuated, or simply not working.
Examples use in sentences: My grandfather is retired and spends most of his time gardening. She retired from her teaching job at the age of sixty-five.
Many retired people enjoy traveling and pursuing new hobbies. Common errors in use: One common mistake is confusing retired with fired.
Remember, retired means you chose to stop working, usually after a long career. Fired means you lost your job, often against your will.
To sum up, retired is an important word in English that describes the state of no longer working, usually after a long career.
Whether you’re talking about your own plans for the future or describing someone else’s situation, understanding and using this word correctly will help you in your IELTS test and in real-life conversations.
Try using it in your own sentences to become more comfortable with it.
