Employed Definition

employed
adjective
  1. having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary; "most of our graduates are employed"
  2. put to use

"Employed" in song lyrics

See how employed is used in real songs:

  • "We're the Boogie Boys, gettin paid, we're employed"
    Boogie Boys — Romeo Knight
  • "Time is running out I'm still self employed"
    BO$$ — Progress of Elimination
  • "All that your hands worked for when you were employed"
    The Cross Movement (The Phanatik) — Holy Culture

Usage tips for "employed"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "employed" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for employed to find words that pair well.

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