A1noun high_frequency_chunk

Job

🇬🇧 UK /["/dʒɒb/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dʒɑːb/"]/

Meaning of Job

work for which you receive regular payment

In simple words: A paid position of regular employment.

Job in a sentence

• I have a job in a restaurant.
• Finding a job can be challenging.
• Her job requires a lot of travel.
• He did a great job on his presentation.
• She wants to change her job to something more creative.

How to use Job

Use 'job' in both formal and informal settings. It's appropriate to refer to work in any context, but be cautious with implications of stability or permanence when discussing careers.

Grammar pattern

job + noun (e.g. job application)

Memory hint

Think of 'job' as 'Just One Breadwinner' – it's what helps you earn.

Related words

Collocations with Job

• decent
• good
• great
• have
• carry out
• do
• pay
• disappear
• go
• search
• ad
• advertisement
• in a/​the job
• on the job
• out of a job
• change jobs
• move jobs
• a loss of jobs
• adequate
• decent
• good
• carry out
• do
• handle
• job in
• job on
• get the job done
• make a good, poor, etc. job of something
• odd jobs
• bank
• inside
• do
• bungle

Synonyms for Job

• position
• role
• work
• employment
• occupation

Opposites of Job

• unemployment
• idleness

Common mistakes with Job

• Confused with 'occupation' vs 'job'; 'occupation' can imply a broader career.
• Saying 'Jobs are important' instead of 'Jobs is important' when referring to the concept.
• Using 'job' only for manual labor and forgetting it applies to all employment types.

Frequently asked questions about Job

What does Job mean?

A paid position of regular employment.

What is the definition of Job?

work for which you receive regular payment

How do you use Job in a sentence?

I have a job in a restaurant.

Can you give another example of Job?

Finding a job can be challenging.

What are synonyms for Job?

Common alternatives include position, role, work, employment, occupation.

What is the opposite of Job?

Opposite meanings include unemployment, idleness.

What words go with Job?

It commonly pairs with decent, good, great, have, carry out, do, pay, disappear, go, search, ad, advertisement, in a/​the job, on the job, out of a job, change jobs, move jobs, a loss of jobs, adequate, decent, good, carry out, do, handle, job in, job on, get the job done, make a good, poor, etc. job of something, odd jobs, bank, inside, do, bungle.

What are common mistakes when using Job?

Confused with 'occupation' vs 'job'; 'occupation' can imply a broader career. Saying 'Jobs are important' instead of 'Jobs is important' when referring to the concept. Using 'job' only for manual labor and forgetting it applies to all employment types.

How do you pronounce Job?

US: /["/dʒɑːb/"]/, UK: /["/dʒɒb/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Job?

Use 'job' in both formal and informal settings. It's appropriate to refer to work in any context, but be cautious with implications of stability or permanence when discussing careers.

What CEFR level is Job?

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