retired
Translation
retired
Examples
My father is a retired teacher.
My father is a retired teacher.
She is now retired.
She is now retired.
Grammar Patterns
a retired ((noun)) used before a noun to describe someone who has stopped working My father is a retired teacher.
to be retired used after a verb like 'be' She is now retired.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pensioned, superannuated; Antonyms: working, employed, active
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to retire'. The '-ed' suffix indicates a state or condition.
Memory Tips
This describes the state you are in *after* you 'retire'. The '-ed' ending often signifies a completed action or resulting state.