Cool MateMeaning of Retired
having retired from work
In simple words: No longer working, usually after reaching a certain age.
Retired in a sentence
- a retired doctor/teacher/officer/general
- He is a recently retired judge.
- Dad is retired now.
How to use Retired
Used to describe someone who has stopped working, often after a long career. Appropriate in most contexts, but be cautious in casual conversations as it may imply someone's age.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'retire' as 're-tire' like a worn-out tire that’s done their job.
Related words
Collocations with Retired
- retired life
- retired teacher
- retired professional
Synonyms for Retired
- inactive
- disengaged
- rested
- withdrawn
Opposites of Retired
- employed
- active
Common mistakes with Retired
- 'Retirement' is not the action; 'retired' is the state.
- Confusing 'retired' with 'retire' (the action).
- Using 'retired' for someone still working part-time.
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Retired in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متقاعد
لم يعد يعمل، عادة بعد بلوغ سن معينة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অবসরপ্রাপ্ত
আর কাজ করেন না, সাধারণত একটি নির্দিষ্ট বয়সে পৌঁছানোর পর।
- GermanDeutsch
Rentner
Arbeitet nicht mehr, meistens, weil man ein bestimmtes Alter erreicht hat.
- SpanishEspañol
Jubilado
Ya no trabaja, generalmente después de alcanzar cierta edad.
- Persianفارسی
بازنشسته
دیگه سر کار نمیره، معمولاً بعد از یه سنی.
- FrenchFrançais
Retraité
Qui ne travaille plus, souvent parce qu'on a atteint un certain âge.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सेवानिवृत्त
अब काम नहीं कर रहे हैं, आमतौर पर एक निश्चित उम्र तक पहुँचने के बाद।
- ItalianItaliano
In pensione
Non lavora più, di solito dopo aver raggiunto una certa età.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Aposentado
Não trabalha mais, geralmente depois de atingir uma certa idade.
- RussianРусский
На пенсии
Больше не работает, обычно после достижения определенного возраста.
- Urduاردو
ریٹائرڈ
اب کام نہیں کر رہا، عام طور پر ایک خاص عمر کو پہنچنے کے بعد۔
- Chinese中文
退休的
不再工作，通常是在达到一定年龄后。
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Frequently asked questions about Retired
What does Retired mean?
No longer working, usually after reaching a certain age.
What is the definition of Retired?
having retired from work
How do you use Retired in a sentence?
a retired doctor/teacher/officer/general
Can you give another example of Retired?
He is a recently retired judge.
What are synonyms for Retired?
Common alternatives include inactive, disengaged, rested, withdrawn.
What is the opposite of Retired?
Opposite meanings include employed, active.
What words go with Retired?
It commonly pairs with retired life, retired teacher, retired professional.
What are common mistakes when using Retired?
'Retirement' is not the action; 'retired' is the state. Confusing 'retired' with 'retire' (the action). Using 'retired' for someone still working part-time.
How do you pronounce Retired?
US: /["/rɪˈtaɪərd/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈtaɪəd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Retired?
Used to describe someone who has stopped working, often after a long career. Appropriate in most contexts, but be cautious in casual conversations as it may imply someone's age.
What CEFR level is Retired?
"Retired" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.