interviewed

word · lemma: interview

/ˈɪntɝvˌjud/
IN-tur-vyood
/ˈɪntəvjˌuːd/
IN-tuh-vyood

Definition

To have asked someone questions (as in a job interview or for information), or to have been asked questions in an interview.

Usage & Nuances

'Interviewed' is the past tense of 'interview' and can refer to both giving and conducting interviews. Often used in job, media, and research contexts. 'Was interviewed' means you answered questions; 'interviewed someone' means you asked them.

Example Sentences

She interviewed several candidates yesterday.

basic

I was interviewed for the job last week.

basic

The reporter interviewed the famous actor.

basic

He got really nervous when he was interviewed on live TV.

natural

We interviewed dozens of people for our research project.

natural

They found out she had never been interviewed before.

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