B2
employ vs hire
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| employverb/ɪmˈplɔɪ/ | Meaning to pay someone to work for you | Goes with employed by | Example She is employed by a large bank in Ho Chi Minh City. |
| hireverb/haɪr/ | Meaning to take on a person as a worker, or pay someone to do one particular task | Goes with hire staff | Example Many companies now hire freelancers instead of full-time staff. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
We a photographer for the product launch.