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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 job at Paramount was envisioned to be his second act.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

He believes recent data showing weak job growth and a lower break-even employment rate will have a longer-term negative impact on demand for new homes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Economists have struggled to accurately forecast monthly job creation in 2026, missing projections by an average of 112,000 jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Philip Petersen took over the Prep Shop, an army surplus store, in the area and has a second job at a café to keep the doors open on his shop.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“Thanks, kiddo. I appreciate that. And I’m sorry your babysitting job got cut short.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison