Synonyms for

Employment

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

Definition

the state of having a job or being employed

Synonyms & similar words

use work utilisation engagement unemployment employ exercise utilization usage occupation work job profession career vocation trade craft position post appointment hire engagement recruitment staffing placement workforce labor employee staff

Synonyms by register

Formal

engagement occupation vocation service

Informal

gig job work hustle

Literary

endeavor pursuit calling

Antonyms

unemployment idleness leisure inactivity joblessness disuse

Common collocations

  • gain employment
  • seek employment
  • secure employment
  • full employment
  • gainful employment
  • gainful employment
  • employment opportunities
  • employment status

Word family

noun employment
verb employ
adjective employable
adverb employedly

Usage note

Employment refers to the state of having paid work. It is often used in formal contexts, especially when discussing economic conditions or job markets.

Example sentences

  1. Many people are looking for employment opportunities.
  2. She has been searching for employment for months.
  3. He was offered an employment contract with the company.
  4. Employment is important for financial stability.
  5. Her employment status changed when she got a promotion.

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