hired

/ˈhaɪərd/
/ˈhaɪəd/
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Definitions of hired
  1. adjective
    having services engaged for a fee
    “hired hands”
    synonyms:
    employed
    having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
  2. adjective
    hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers
    synonyms: chartered, leased
Pronunciation
US
/ˈhaɪərd/
UK
/ˈhaɪəd/
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