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Worker

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈwɜːkə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈwɜːrkər/"]/

Meaning of Worker

a person who works, especially one who does a particular kind of work

In simple words: A person who does a job, usually for money.

Worker in a sentence

• The worker was very dedicated to completing the project on time.
• Every worker in the factory follows safety regulations.
• The city organized a parade to honor every worker's contribution.
• As a skilled worker, she always finds a way to solve problems.
• The charity helps the unemployed become a productive worker again.

How to use Worker

The word 'worker' can be used in various contexts, from formal discussions about labor to casual conversations. It's appropriate to describe someone who performs physical or mental tasks. In informal speech, you might hear different terms based on the specific job (e.g., 'techie' for a tech worker).

Grammar pattern

worker + noun (e.g., worker bee)

Memory hint

Think of 'worker' as someone in a 'work' space, busy with tasks.

Related words

Collocations with Worker

• good
• hard
• willing
• employ
• have
• pay
• labour/​labor
• toil
• work
• participation
• productivity
• compensation
• the exploitation of workers
• workers’ demands
• workers’ rights
• good
• hard
• willing
• employ
• have
• pay
• labour/​labor
• toil
• work
• participation
• productivity
• compensation
• the exploitation of workers
• workers’ demands
• workers’ rights
• good
• hard
• willing
• employ
• have
• pay
• labour/​labor
• toil
• work
• participation
• productivity
• compensation
• the exploitation of workers
• workers’ demands
• workers’ rights

Synonyms for Worker

• employee
• laborer
• staff member
• operator
• team member

Opposites of Worker

• idle
• loaf
• slacker

Common mistakes with Worker

• Using 'work' instead of 'worker' to refer to a person.
• 'Worker' is a general term, so avoid using it to describe a specific job title.
• Confusing 'worker' with 'workforce', which refers to the group of workers.

Frequently asked questions about Worker

What does Worker mean?

A person who does a job, usually for money.

What is the definition of Worker?

a person who works, especially one who does a particular kind of work

How do you use Worker in a sentence?

The worker was very dedicated to completing the project on time.

Can you give another example of Worker?

Every worker in the factory follows safety regulations.

What are synonyms for Worker?

Common alternatives include employee, laborer, staff member, operator, team member.

What is the opposite of Worker?

Opposite meanings include idle, loaf, slacker.

What words go with Worker?

It commonly pairs with good, hard, willing, employ, have, pay, labour/​labor, toil, work, participation, productivity, compensation, the exploitation of workers, workers’ demands, workers’ rights, good, hard, willing, employ, have, pay, labour/​labor, toil, work, participation, productivity, compensation, the exploitation of workers, workers’ demands, workers’ rights, good, hard, willing, employ, have, pay, labour/​labor, toil, work, participation, productivity, compensation, the exploitation of workers, workers’ demands, workers’ rights.

What are common mistakes when using Worker?

Using 'work' instead of 'worker' to refer to a person. 'Worker' is a general term, so avoid using it to describe a specific job title. Confusing 'worker' with 'workforce', which refers to the group of workers.

How do you pronounce Worker?

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

When should I use Worker?

The word 'worker' can be used in various contexts, from formal discussions about labor to casual conversations. It's appropriate to describe someone who performs physical or mental tasks. In informal speech, you might hear different terms based on the specific job (e.g., 'techie' for a tech worker).

What CEFR level is Worker?

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