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Part-time
UK /["/ˌpɑːt ˈtaɪm/"]/US /["/ˌpɑːrt ˈtaɪm/"]/
Definition
for part of the day or week in which people work
In simple words: Working for only part of the day or week, not full-time.
Examples
- She's looking for a part-time job.
- to study on a part-time basis
- part-time workers
- I'm only part-time at the moment.
- Liz works part-time from 10 till 2.
Usage notes
Often used in job contexts. Appropriate in both casual and formal settings. Not suitable when discussing full-time positions.
Grammar pattern
part-time + job/employment
Memory hint
Think of 'part' as a slice of time — it's not the whole pie.
Collocations
- part-time job
- part-time work
- part-time employee
- part-time position
- part-time schedule
Synonyms
- temporary
- casual
- intermittent
- seasonal
- flexible
Antonyms
- full-time
- permanent
Common mistakes
- Using 'part-time' as a verb instead of an adjective.
- Confusing with 'full-time' and not understanding the difference in hours.
- Saying 'part time' instead of 'part-time' (should be hyphenated).