Synonyms for

Assignments

Verb / ʌˈsaɪnmʌnts / Another word for assignments — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A task or piece of work assigned to someone as part of a job or course of study.

Synonyms & similar words

Synonyms by register

Antonyms

Common collocations

  • complete assignments
  • submit assignments
  • assign homework
  • assign tasks
  • delegate assignments
  • receive assignments
  • manage assignments
  • grade assignments

Word family

verb assign
adjective assignable

Usage note

The word 'assignments' typically refers to tasks or duties given to someone, often in an academic or professional context. It can sometimes imply a burden or a responsibility.

Example sentences

  1. I need to complete my math assignment before I can go outside and play.
  2. My teacher gave us a lot of assignments to finish over the weekend.
  3. Assignments can be challenging, but they help us learn new things.
  4. I forgot to turn in my history assignment, so I got a lower grade.
  5. Every student in the class has the same assignment to complete.

Quotes

  • Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out - completing assignments and homework. - Robert Collier
  • Life is a school. There is something new to learn wherever we may be, wherever we go, wherever we turn. - completing assignments and homework. - Walt Disney
  • Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it. - completing assignments and homework. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Try these popular words

Explore more words