How Do You Spell FIRED?

Pronunciation: [fˈa͡ɪ͡əd] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "fired" is quite straightforward, but its pronunciation can be a bit tricky. The word is spelled with the letters F-I-R-E-D, but it is pronounced with two syllables: /fɑɪrd/. The first syllable is stressed and contains the diphthong /aɪ/, which is a combination of the sounds /a/ and /ɪ/. The second syllable is unstressed and contains the short vowel sound /ə/. This word is commonly used to describe someone who has been dismissed from their job, but it can also refer to the act of setting something ablaze.

FIRED Meaning and Definition

1. "Fired" is a verb that refers to the act of terminating or dismissing someone from their employment or position. It signifies the act of forcibly removing an individual from their job due to various reasons, such as unsatisfactory performance, violation of company policies, or other behavioral or ethical issues. When an employee is fired, their employment contract is typically terminated, and they are no longer allowed to work for the particular organization.

   The act of getting fired is usually initiated by the employer, who will officially notify the employee about their termination. This can occur through a face-to-face meeting, a written communication, or in some cases, via telephone or email. Being fired can often have significant consequences for the employee, such as loss of income, benefits, and potentially tarnished professional reputation.

   The reasons for getting fired can vary depending on the company's policies and the specific circumstances surrounding the termination. Common grounds for termination include chronic absenteeism or lateness, insubordination, poor performance, repeated violations of company policies, ethical breaches, dishonesty, or incompatibility with the company's culture. Some jurisdictions may have specific labor laws that an employer must follow when firing an employee, which can protect the employee's rights and ensure a fair process.

   In summary, being fired involves the removal of an employee from their job due to various reasons, leading to the termination of their employment contract and severance of the employer-employee relationship.

Top Common Misspellings for FIRED *

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Etymology of FIRED

The word "fired" has its origins in the Old English word "fȳr", which meant "fire". In English, "fired" initially referred to the act of being ignited or set on fire. Over time, the metaphorical use of "fired" emerged, applying to people losing their jobs or being dismissed. This metaphoric extension likely arose from the notion of being consumed or removed from a situation with the intensity and speed of fire. Therefore, "fired" came to be associated with being terminated from employment.

Idioms with the word FIRED

• fired up The idiom "fired up" typically means to be excited, enthusiastic, or motivated about something. It refers to a state of intense energy or passion.

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Conjugate verb Fired

CONDITIONAL

I would fire

we would fire

you would fire

he/she/it would fire

they would fire

FUTURE

I will fire

we will fire

you will fire

he/she/it will fire

they will fire

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fired

we will have fired

you will have fired

he/she/it will have fired

they will have fired

PAST

I fired

we fired

you fired

he/she/it fired

they fired

PAST PERFECT

I had fired

we had fired

you had fired

he/she/it had fired

they had fired

PRESENT

I fire

we fire

you fire

he/she/it fires

they fire

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fired

we have fired

you have fired

he/she/it has fired

they have fired

I am firing

we are firing

you are firing

he/she/it is firing

they are firing

I was firing

we were firing

you were firing

he/she/it was firing

they were firing

I will be firing

we will be firing

you will be firing

he/she/it will be firing

they will be firing

I have been firing

we have been firing

you have been firing

he/she/it has been firing

they have been firing

I had been firing

we had been firing

you had been firing

he/she/it had been firing

they had been firing

I will have been firing

we will have been firing

you will have been firing

he/she/it will have been firing

they will have been firing

I would have fired

we would have fired

you would have fired

he/she/it would have fired

they would have fired

I would be firing

we would be firing

you would be firing

he/she/it would be firing

they would be firing

I would have been firing

we would have been firing

you would have been firing

he/she/it would have been firing

they would have been firing