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How to pronounce “retired

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Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of retired with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The Theory That Would Not DieColumbia. And it was not until 20 years after his, after his work when he was fully retired
Definition summary
Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet. [from 16th c.]

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How to pronounce retired

The Theory That Would Not Die

Columbia. And it was not until 20 years after his, after his work when he was fully retired

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “retired

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet. [from 16th c.]
  • Of a place, far from civilization, not able to be easily seen or accessed; secluded. [from 16th c.]
  • Having left employment, especially on reaching pensionable age. [from 16th c.] (of people)
  • No longer in use or production.
  • [Verb]
  • simple past and past participle of retire

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