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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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King Charles is likely to attempt a delicate repair job during his trip to Washington later this month, but for now Whitehall officials admit the president's unpredictability will continue.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The job market has been struggling with a “low-fire, low-hire” dynamic for a while.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Mr. Naiden, who ultimately opted for graduate school, was “proud to be a railroad worker—to hate the job and love the men who did it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

President Donald Trump ordered the department to find funds to compensate essential workers required to stay on the job, allowing some back pay to be issued in recent weeks.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

‘You’re doing a great job, boys. We won’t cause you any more difficulties.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler