Cool MateMeaning of Part-time
In simple words: Working for only part of the day or week, not full-time.
Part-time in a sentence
- 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.
How to use Part-time
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.
Related words
Collocations with Part-time
- part-time job
- part-time work
- part-time employee
- part-time position
- part-time schedule
Common mistakes with Part-time
- 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).
Part-time appears in
Part-time in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
دوام جزئي
العمل لجزء فقط من اليوم أو الأسبوع، وليس بدوام كامل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পার্ট-টাইম
পুরো সময়ের পরিবর্তে দিনের বা সপ্তাহের কিছু অংশ কাজ করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Teilzeit
Nur für einen Teil des Tages oder der Woche arbeiten, nicht Vollzeit.
- SpanishEspañol
A tiempo parcial
Trabajar solo una parte del día o de la semana, no a tiempo completo.
- Persianفارسی
نیمهوقت
کار کردن فقط برای بخشی از روز یا هفته، نه تماموقت.
- FrenchFrançais
À temps partiel
Travailler seulement une partie de la journée ou de la semaine, pas à temps plein.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पार्ट-टाइम
पूरे समय के बजाय दिन या हफ़्ते के कुछ हिस्से के लिए काम करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Part-time
Lavorare solo per una parte della giornata o della settimana, non a tempo pieno.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Meio período
Trabalhar apenas parte do dia ou da semana, não em tempo integral.
- RussianРусский
Part-time
Работаешь неполный день или неделю, а не полный.
- Urduاردو
جزوقتی
دن یا ہفتے کے صرف ایک حصے کے لیے کام کرنا، پورا وقت نہیں۔
- Chinese中文
兼职
工作时间只占一天或一周的一部分，不是全职。
More words like Part-time
- Temporary
- Casual
- Flexible
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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Frequently asked questions about Part-time
What does Part-time mean?
Working for only part of the day or week, not full-time.
What is the definition of Part-time?
for part of the day or week in which people work
How do you use Part-time in a sentence?
She's looking for a part-time job.
Can you give another example of Part-time?
to study on a part-time basis
What are synonyms for Part-time?
Common alternatives include temporary, casual, intermittent, seasonal, flexible.
What is the opposite of Part-time?
Opposite meanings include full-time, permanent.
What words go with Part-time?
It commonly pairs with part-time job, part-time work, part-time employee, part-time position, part-time schedule.
What are common mistakes when using Part-time?
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).
How do you pronounce Part-time?
US: /["/ˌpɑːrt ˈtaɪm/"]/, UK: /["/ˌpɑːt ˈtaɪm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Part-time?
Often used in job contexts. Appropriate in both casual and formal settings. Not suitable when discussing full-time positions.
What CEFR level is Part-time?
"Part-time" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.