job

The word “job” has 1 syllable: job

It's pronounced as /dʒɒb/

What is synonym and antonym for job?

In the thesaurus, “job” has 42 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for job along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for job

action
activity
appointment
apprentice
assignment
business
care
career
contract
duty
effort
employ
employment
fee
function
headache
hire
killer
labor
mission
office
operation
part
partner
pay
place
position
post
profession
project
purpose
recruit
responsibility
role
situation
spot
stint
subcontract
task
thing
trade
work

Antonyms for job

avocation
axe
breeze
can
cinch
disregard
duck soup
entertainment
fun
idleness
inaction
inactivity
irresponsibility
kid stuff
lay off
lock out
pastime
recreation
sack
setup
snap
unemployment

Meanings of job

noun
1. A task.
2. An economic role for which a person is paid.
3. (in noun compounds) Plastic surgery.
4. A task, or series of tasks, carried out in batch mode (especially on a mainframe computer).
5. A sudden thrust or stab; a jab.
6. A public transaction done for private profit; something performed ostensibly as a part of official duty, but really for private gain; a corrupt official business.
7. Any affair or event which affects one, whether fortunately or unfortunately.
8. A thing (often used in a vague way to refer to something whose name one cannot recall).
verb
1. To do odd jobs or occasional work for hire.
2. To work as a jobber.
3. To take the loss.
4. To buy and sell for profit, as securities; to speculate in.
5. (often with out) To subcontract a project or delivery in small portions to a number of contractors.
6. To seek private gain under pretence of public service; to turn public matters to private advantage.
7. To strike or stab with a pointed instrument.
8. To thrust in, as a pointed instrument.
9. To hire or let in periods of service.

Example Sentences

She landed her dream job after years of hard work and perseverance.
Despite the challenges, he tackled each job with determination and skill.
His job requires him to travel frequently, exploring new places and cultures.
Finding a balance between her job and personal life was always a priority for Sarah.
The team collaborated effectively to complete the job ahead of schedule, earning praise from their supervisor.

On this page you'll find 64 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to job, such as: action, activity, appointment, apprentice, assignment, avocation, axe.

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