Synonyms for

Clerk

Verb / klɜ:k / Another word for clerk — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who works in an office or store and performs various administrative tasks.

Synonyms & similar words

salesclerk shopclerk shopassistant salesclerk assistant receptionist secretary bookkeeper cashier teller

Synonyms by register

Formal

administrator official functionary scribe

Informal

cashier shop assistant salesperson counter staff

Literary

amanuensis registrar

Antonyms

manager employer boss supervisor owner principal

Common collocations

  • bank clerk
  • legal clerk
  • village clerk
  • chief clerk
  • file clerk
  • order clerk
  • sales clerk
  • clerk of the court

Word family

noun clerk
verb clerk

Usage note

While 'clerk' can refer to a person who keeps records or performs administrative duties, it is also commonly used for a retail sales assistant. The specific meaning is usually clear from context.

Example sentences

  1. The clerk at the courthouse helped me file my paperwork.
  2. The store clerk restocked the shelves.
  3. The hotel clerk checked us into our room.
  4. The library clerk helped me find a book on astronomy.
  5. The clerk in the doctor's office scheduled my appointment.

Quotes

  • The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one. – Oscar Wilde
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. – Steve Jobs
  • Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. – Confucius

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