Synonyms for

Clerks

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

Definition

Clerks are people who work in an office or store and perform duties such as filing, bookkeeping, and answering phones.

Synonyms & similar words

salesclerk shopclerk shopassistant clerk salesperson attendant cashier clerk-typist receptionist secretary stenographer bookkeeper auditor accountant

Synonyms by register

Formal

administrator official functionary scribe

Informal

assistant helper employee staffer

Literary

amanuensis registrar

Antonyms

boss manager supervisor executive leader director

Common collocations

  • shop clerk
  • legal clerk
  • court clerk
  • city clerk
  • sales clerk
  • file clerk
  • chief clerk

Word family

noun clerk
verb clerk

Usage note

The word 'clerk' primarily refers to an office worker or a shop assistant. It can also refer to a person employed to keep records or accounts.

Example sentences

  1. The clerks at the bank helped me open a new account.
  2. The clerk behind the counter handed me my receipt.
  3. The clerk filed the paperwork in the correct folder.
  4. The clerk answered the phone and took a message.
  5. The clerk typed up the report and printed it out.

Quotes

  • I'm not even supposed to be here today! - Dante Hicks, Clerks
  • I'm not even supposed to be here today. - Dante Hicks, Clerks
  • I'm not even supposed to be here today! - Dante Hicks, Clerks II

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