Cool MateMeaning of Colleague
A person who works in the same organization as you.
In simple words: A person you work with.
Colleague in a sentence
- My colleague helped me with the project.
- I have a meeting with my colleague later today.
- She is a valued colleague who always supports me.
- We often collaborate with our colleagues on new ideas.
- My colleague shared some useful resources for our task.
How to use Colleague
Used in professional settings to refer to someone who is also employed by your company or organization. Avoid in casual conversations unless the context is work-related.
Grammar pattern
colleague + object
Memory hint
Think of 'coal' and 'league'; they work together like you and your colleagues.
Related words
Collocations with Colleague
- close colleague
- new colleague
- colleague at work
- friendly colleague
- senior colleague
Opposites of Colleague
Common mistakes with Colleague
- Confused with 'peer' which refers to someone of equal standing, not just work.
- Using 'colleague' for friends outside of work.
- Mispronouncing as 'colleeg' instead of 'koh-leeg'.
Colleague appears in
Colleague in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
زميل
شخص تعمل معه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সহকর্মী
এমন একজন ব্যক্তি যার সাথে আপনি কাজ করেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Kollege
Jemand, mit dem du zusammenarbeitest.
- SpanishEspañol
Colega
Una persona con la que trabajas.
- Persianفارسی
همکار
کسی که باهاش کار میکنی.
- FrenchFrançais
Collègue
Quelqu'un avec qui tu travailles.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सहकर्मी
एक व्यक्ति जिसके साथ आप काम करते हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Collega
Una persona con cui lavori.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Colega
Alguém com quem você trabalha.
- RussianРусский
Коллега
Человек, с которым вы работаете.
- Urduاردو
ساتھی
ایسا شخص جس کے ساتھ آپ کام کرتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
同事
和你一起工作的人。
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Frequently asked questions about Colleague
What does Colleague mean?
A person you work with.
What is the definition of Colleague?
A person who works in the same organization as you.
How do you use Colleague in a sentence?
My colleague helped me with the project.
Can you give another example of Colleague?
I have a meeting with my colleague later today.
What are synonyms for Colleague?
Common alternatives include coworker, partner, associate, teammate, peer.
What is the opposite of Colleague?
Opposite meanings include rival, competitor.
What words go with Colleague?
It commonly pairs with close colleague, new colleague, colleague at work, friendly colleague, senior colleague.
What are common mistakes when using Colleague?
Confused with 'peer' which refers to someone of equal standing, not just work. Using 'colleague' for friends outside of work. Mispronouncing as 'colleeg' instead of 'koh-leeg'.
How do you pronounce Colleague?
US: //ˈkɑːliːɡ//, UK: //ˈkɒliːɡ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Colleague?
Used in professional settings to refer to someone who is also employed by your company or organization. Avoid in casual conversations unless the context is work-related.
What CEFR level is Colleague?
"Colleague" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.