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Career

🇬🇧 UK /["/kəˈrɪə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kəˈrɪr/"]/

Meaning of Career

the series of jobs that a person has in a particular area of work, usually involving more responsibility as time passes

In simple words: The job or profession someone does for a long time.

Career in a sentence

• She decided to change her career after working in finance for ten years.
• Finding the right career can be challenging for many young people.
• He is very passionate about his career as a teacher.
• Many people believe that a career in technology is very promising.
• She was proud of her successful career in medicine.

How to use Career

Use 'career' when discussing long-term professions or life's work. Avoid using it for temporary jobs or casual work.

Grammar pattern

career + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'carry' your career forward; it's your professional journey.

Related words

Collocations with Career

• long
• brief
• short
• build
• carve
• carve out
• last something
• span something
• begin
• break
• advancement
• development
• during somebody’s career
• throughout somebody’s career
• career in
• the height of your career
• the peak of your career
• a change of career
• chequered/​checkered
• colourful/​colorful
• turbulent
• have
• start

Synonyms for Career

• profession
• occupation
• vocation
• field
• trade

Opposites of Career

• unemployment
• idleness

Common mistakes with Career

• Confusing 'career' with 'job' — a job can be temporary while a career is long-term.
• Using 'career' as a verb — it is only a noun.
• Forgetting to use 'a' or 'my' before 'career' in sentences.

Frequently asked questions about Career

What does Career mean?

The job or profession someone does for a long time.

What is the definition of Career?

the series of jobs that a person has in a particular area of work, usually involving more responsibility as time passes

How do you use Career in a sentence?

She decided to change her career after working in finance for ten years.

Can you give another example of Career?

Finding the right career can be challenging for many young people.

What are synonyms for Career?

Common alternatives include profession, occupation, vocation, field, trade.

What is the opposite of Career?

Opposite meanings include unemployment, idleness.

What words go with Career?

It commonly pairs with long, brief, short, build, carve, carve out, last something, span something, begin, break, advancement, development, during somebody’s career, throughout somebody’s career, career in, the height of your career, the peak of your career, a change of career, chequered/​checkered, colourful/​colorful, turbulent, have, start.

What are common mistakes when using Career?

Confusing 'career' with 'job' — a job can be temporary while a career is long-term. Using 'career' as a verb — it is only a noun. Forgetting to use 'a' or 'my' before 'career' in sentences.

How do you pronounce Career?

US: /["/kəˈrɪr/"]/, UK: /["/kəˈrɪə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Career?

Use 'career' when discussing long-term professions or life's work. Avoid using it for temporary jobs or casual work.

What CEFR level is Career?

"Career" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.