job
Translation
job, work, task, position
Examples
He is looking for a new job.
He is looking for a new job.
It's your job to clean your room.
It's your job to clean your room.
Grammar Patterns
a job as ((a/an + profession)) a position as a particular type of worker He got a job as a teacher.
a job in ((a field)) a position in a particular area of work She wants a job in marketing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: occupation, profession, task, duty; Antonyms: unemployment, leisure
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly from Middle English 'jobbe' meaning 'a piece of work'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Just Over Broke' (J.O.B.) as a humorous way to remember what a job can feel like.