retired

Comparative

more retired

Superlative

most retired

Adjective

Adjective

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

1. 1.Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet.

   • I lead a retired lifestyle.

2. 2.Of a place, far from civilization, not able to be easily seen or accessed; secluded.

   • The little stone Saint occupied a retired niche in a side aisle of the old cathedral.

3. 3.Having left employment, especially on reaching pensionable age. (of people)

   • The retired workers are a major expense due to their pensions.

4. 4.No longer in use or production.

   • Following Jackie Robinson's success, his uniform number, 42, became a retired number across all major league teams.

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.simple past and past participle of retire

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• retire
• tired