Definition: Applieed is used in English to mean "to apply," "apply, or" to something or someone, especially for a practical application or purpose. It's part of a compound meaning with "applied" which has two parts: 1. "apply" means "to do" 2. "something or someone" is the subject 3. "for a practical application or purpose" So when you say "I applied to apply for this job," it means that you are applying something, like a job opportunity, for an intended use. For example: - I applied for a job offer, which meant that I was applying to get the job. - He applied for a scholarship, which also meant that he was applying to be eligible for a grant.