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Definitions

coworker

[koh-wur-ker, koh-wur-] / ˈkoʊˌwɜr kər, koʊˈwɜr- /

NOUN

fellow

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associate

STRONG

compeer concomitant confrere coordinate counterpart equal member peer reciprocal

Antonyms

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superior

STRONG

inferior

NOUN

mate

Synonyms

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acquaintance bride buddy classmate companion comrade playmate roommate schoolmate spouse

STRONG

analog assistant associate chum cohort colleague compeer complement concomitant consort coordinate counterpart crony double duplicate familiar fellow friend groom helper helpmate intimate match pal peer reciprocal sidekick twin

WEAK

alter ego bedmate

Antonyms

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enemy foe opponent stranger

STRONG

antagonist detractor

NOUN

partner

Synonyms

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ally associate colleague companion friend husband participant spouse wife

STRONG

accomplice assistant buddy chum cohort collaborator comrade confederate consort crony date helper helpmate mate pal playmate sidekick teammate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antagonist detractor enemy foe opponent stranger

NOUN

sidekick

Synonyms

STRONGEST

buddy

STRONG

accompaniment accomplice aide ally amigo assistant associate chum cohort colleague comrade consort crony friend pal partner playmate sancho

Antonyms

STRONG

antagonist detractor enemy foe opponent

NOUN

support/supporter

Synonyms

WEAK

adherent advocate ally angel apologist backbone backer benefactor champion cohort comforter confederate defender disciple endorser espouser exponent expounder fan follower friend helper mainstay maintainer partisan patron pillar preserver prop proponent satellite second sponsor stalwart stay subscriber sustainer tower of strength upholder well-wisher

Antonyms

WEAK

enemy foe

Example Sentences

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A coworker told me she invested about $6,000 and it’s already up to $12,000.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

The worst gifts aren’t the ones that miss; they are the ones that reveal no attempt at all—generic, last-minute, indistinguishable from what you would give a coworker in an office Secret Santa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

If you rub a coworker the wrong way, expect them to undermine you when your back is turned.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

Franco came straight to the scene after he received calls that his coworker had been arrested.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

“HI be right in,” Sophia was telling her coworker.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

coworker

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