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joba paid position of regular employment

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a paid position of regular employment

Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒɑːb/

Example Sentences

  • My dream job is to become a professional pizza taster.
  • He quit his job to become a YouTube influencer, but now he's back to flipping burgers.
  • Finding a job in today's market requires both skills and luck.

job

NOUN

[/dʒɑːb/]

a paid position of regular employment

A woman performs her office job with focus and dedication
💡 Concept

A woman performs her office job with focus and dedication

When thieves rob on the job, guards can only sob!
🎵 Rhyme

When thieves rob on the job, guards can only sob!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dʒɑːb/
🇬🇧 UK/dʒɒb/

🌳Etymology

Rootjob

Origin

The word 'job' emerged in mid-17th century English, originally denoting a piece of work or a task performed at one time. Over time, it broadened to encompass the modern sense of an occupation or profession.

Breakdown

Derived from Middle English 'jobbe', the word's ultimate origin remains uncertain, though it may be connected to archaic English meanings related to discrete units of work or irregular tasks.

🎵Rhyme

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🔗Collocations

get a job
full-time job
part-time job
job interview
lose one's job
good job
do a job

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My dream job is to become a professional pizza taster.

😄 Fun example

He quit his job to become a YouTube influencer, but now he's back to flipping burgers.

Finding a job in today's market requires both skills and luck.

Good job on finishing your homework early!

📚Related Words

Synonyms

workemploymentoccupationcareerposition

Antonyms

unemploymentleisurevacation

Related

employeeemployerworkplacesalaryinterview

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