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retired (Adjective)

Describing a person who has stopped working permanently, usually because they have reached a specific age or have enough money to support themselves. It signifies the completion of a professional career and the transition into a life of leisure.

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Think of a 'RE-TIRED' person as someone who was 'TIRED' of working and decided to do it 'RE-peatedly' (never work again!...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

He is retire. → He is retired.

I am so retired today. → I am so tired today.

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