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taxed

adj.
US //ˈtækst// UK //tˈækst// taxed
  1. 1 subject to tax (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Law

    describing money, goods, or income that you must pay a part of to the government.

    subject to a government levy or compulsory financial contribution.

    Example

    The price you see on the shelf is the taxed amount, so there are no extra costs.

    Example

    The accountant explained that the taxed income from the inheritance would be significantly lower than the gross amount initially reported.
  2. 2 feeling exhausted (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Literary

    feeling very tired or worn out because something was very difficult to do.

    metaphorically depleted or strained; having one's physical or mental resources pushed to their limit.

    Example

    After the long and difficult meeting, he felt completely taxed.

    Example

    The surgeon emerged from the twelve-hour operation looking visibly taxed, his usual composure replaced by a weary silence.

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