Synonyms for

Jobs

Verb / dʒɑ:bz / Another word for jobs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Jobs refer to tasks or pieces of work that need to be done, usually in exchange for payment.

Synonyms & similar words

occupation bookofjob subcontract line lineofwork speculate business caper chore farmout job task problem work employment occupation position profession career trade vocation calling duty responsibility task assignment function role post gig chore labour craft

Synonyms by register

Formal

employment occupation vocation profession

Informal

gig hustle work earning

Literary

toil labor endeavor

Antonyms

leisure idleness unemployment rest play inactivity

Common collocations

  • find a job
  • get a job
  • job search
  • job market
  • job satisfaction
  • job security
  • job application
  • job offer

Word family

noun job
verb job
adjective jobless

Usage note

While 'jobs' can refer to specific tasks, it most commonly refers to one's employment or profession. It is generally informal but widely used across registers.

Example sentences

  1. My dad works two jobs to support our family.
  2. I'm looking for a job for the summer.
  3. She got a job at the local coffee shop.
  4. The job of a doctor is to help people.
  5. Cleaning the house is a job that I don't enjoy.

Quotes

  • Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. - Confucius
  • The future depends on what you do today. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious. - Albert Einstein

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