Difference between Employ and Hire

What is the difference between Employ and Hire?

Employ as a noun is the state of being an employee; employment. while Hire as a noun is the state of being hired, or having a job; employment.

Employ

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The state of being an employee; employment.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To give someone work or a job. To put something into use or service; to make use of.

Example sentence: The sharp employ the sharp.

Hire

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The state of being hired, or having a job; employment.A person who has been hired, especially in a cohort.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment.To employ; to obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.To exchange the services of for remuneration.To accomplish by paying for services.To accept employment

Example sentence: You're only as good as the people you hire.

We hope you now know whether to use Employ or Hire in your sentence.

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