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occupation

occupation is a synonym of job

noun [ ok-yuh-pey-shuhn ]

occupation is another word for job

✅ A job is a regular activity performed in exchange for payment (I’ve had several jobs in the restaurant industry).
✅ An occupation is a person's principal work and involves a level of specialization (His occupation as a writer allowed him to work from home).
✅ Both words describe what a person does to earn money.
Occupation can imply a career or profession, while job often refers to a specific role or task (Eric's occupation is plumbing; last week he had a tough job where he had to unclog a nasty sink).

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materialize

materialize is a synonym of appear

verb [ muh-teer-ee-uh-lahyz ]

materialize is another word for appear

✅ To appear means to become visible or come into sight (Mountains slowly appeared in the distance as we drove).
Materialize refers to something becoming real or actual, often suddenly or unexpectedly (The ghost materialized out of thin air, startling everyone in the room).
✅ Both terms are used to describe something coming into view or existence.
✅ While appear often applies to visual perception and is more commonly used, materialize is more dramatic, often implying something almost magical (The rabbit didn’t just appear from the hat — it materialized, stunning the audience).

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infirmary

infirmary is a synonym of hospital

noun [ in-fur-muh-ree ]

infirmary is another word for hospital

✅ A hospital is a large medical facility where people receive treatment for illnesses and injuries (He was admitted to the hospital after the accident).

✅ An infirmary is a smaller medical facility, often within an institution or school (The infirmary treated minor injuries and illnesses).

✅ Both terms refer to places where medical care is provided.

✅ A hospital is used for large, comprehensive medical centers, while infirmary is typically used for smaller, often institutional facilities such as military bases, universities, monasteries, and prisons.

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