job

[job] / dʒɒb /

NOUN

employment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

activity appointment assignment business career office operation place position post profession situation spot stint task trade work

STRONG

berth billet calling capacity chore connection craft engagement faculty function gig grind handicraft line livelihood means niche occupation opening posting pursuit racket swindle vocation

WEAK

daily grind métier nine-to-five rat race

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avocation entertainment fun idleness pastime recreation unemployment

STRONG

hobby

NOUN

task

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action assignment business care duty effort office operation project responsibility role stint task thing work

STRONG

act affair burden charge chore commission concern contribution deed devoir enterprise errand function matter mission obligation province pursuit undertaking venture

WEAK

taskwork tour of duty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disregard entertainment fun idleness inaction inactivity irresponsibility pastime

STRONG

retreat

WEAK

unemployment

Example Sentences

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The measure would be "good for more than just minimum wage earners" as it would also benefit businesses employing people and make sure "that their jobs are still there next year".

From BBC

There are elements in his job as a driver that both help him in his sport, and her in her disease.

From Los Angeles Times

Cooler-than-expected consumer price inflation data helped the stock market Friday after a strong jobs report Wednesday.

From Barron's

Graduation ceremonies were virtual or delayed, and those leaving university were seeking their first graduate jobs in an economy recovering from the pandemic.

From BBC

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