Synonyms for

Coworkers

Verb / ˈkəʊˈwɜ:kɜ:z / Another word for coworkers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

People who work together, typically in the same organization.

Synonyms & similar words

colleagues associates partners teammates collaborators co-workers employees staff workmates peers comrades fellows helpers allies supporters assistants helpers helpers accomplices confederates

Synonyms by register

Formal

colleagues associates peers compatriots

Informal

mates buddies pals workmates

Literary

brethren fellows

Antonyms

strangers outsiders competitors rivals opponents enemies

Common collocations

  • close coworkers
  • former coworkers
  • work with coworkers
  • meet coworkers
  • talk to coworkers
  • respect coworkers
  • new coworkers

Word family

noun coworker
verb cowork

Usage note

While 'coworker' is common, 'colleague' is often preferred in more formal or professional settings. 'Coworker' can sometimes imply a closer, more informal relationship.

Example sentences

  1. My coworkers and I work at the same company.
  2. I enjoy chatting with my coworkers during lunch.
  3. My coworkers and I have to finish this project by Friday.
  4. My coworkers are very helpful and supportive.
  5. I'm lucky to have such great coworkers.

Quotes

  • The best teamwork comes from men who are working independently toward one goal in unison. - James Cash Penney
  • Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. - Henry Ford
  • The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team. - Phil Jackson

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