adj
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sacked
Sacked (adj) means Dismissed or fired from a job. Example: “The sacked employees were given two weeks' severance.”
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Dismissed or fired from a job.
"The sacked employees were given two weeks' severance."
"The sacked manager cleared his desk and left the building quietly."
"She felt bitter about the way her sacked colleague had been treated."
How to use sacked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving been fired.
When to use it
Informal, mainly British usage.
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- most sacked
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What does “sacked” mean?
The word “sacked” means dismissed or fired from a job. In plain terms, having been fired.
How do you use “sacked” in a sentence?
Here is “sacked” used in a sentence: “The sacked employees were given two weeks' severance.”
What part of speech is “sacked”?
“Sacked” is an adjective.
Is “sacked” a common word?
“Sacked” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between sacked and fired?
Sacked and fired both mean dismissed from a job, and the two words are essentially interchangeable in meaning. Sacked is more common in British English, while fired is used more widely in American English.
Is sacked a formal or informal word?
Sacked is informal and is typically used in everyday speech and casual writing rather than official documents, which tend to use terms like "terminated" or "dismissed." It is common in British and Australian English news headlines and conversation.
What is the difference between being sacked and being laid off?
Being sacked usually implies dismissal for a specific reason related to performance or conduct, while being laid off typically means losing a job due to circumstances like company downsizing or budget cuts unrelated to personal fault. The distinction matters because laid-off workers are often seen as more likely to be rehired later.
