hired
Translation
hired, employed, rented
Examples
He is a hired consultant for the project.
He is a hired consultant for the project.
They drove a hired car across the country.
They drove a hired car across the country.
Grammar Patterns
a hired ((noun)) describes a person or thing that is employed or rented He is a hired killer in the movie.
Similar Words
Synonyms: employed, rented, contracted
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to hire', from Old English 'hyrian'.
Memory Tips
Describes the state resulting from the action 'to hire'. A 'hired' person has been given a job.