Synonyms for

Workers

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

Definition

Workers are people who have a job and work to earn money.

Synonyms & similar words

worker proletarian nonworker doer prole actor employees laborers staff workforce crew team personnel operators hirelings jobholders

Synonyms by register

Formal

laborers operatives personnel staff

Informal

hands guys folks crew

Literary

toilers artisans craftsmen

Antonyms

employers managers bosses owners supervisors executives

Common collocations

  • skilled workers
  • unskilled workers
  • factory workers
  • farm workers
  • union workers
  • government workers
  • essential workers

Word family

noun worker
verb work
adjective working
adverb workably

Usage note

While 'workers' is a general term, it can sometimes carry connotations of manual labor or a specific social class. Consider context when choosing synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. The workers were happy to receive a raise.
  2. The workers are building a new road.
  3. The workers are needed to finish the project.
  4. The workers are wearing hard hats to protect their heads.
  5. The workers are working hard to meet the deadline.

Quotes

  • The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more. - Jonas Salk
  • All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence. - Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. - Walt Disney

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