worker
The word “worker” has 2 syllables: work-er
It's pronounced as /ˈwɝː.kɚ/
What is synonym and antonym for worker?
In the thesaurus, “worker” has 47 synonyms and 13 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for worker along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for worker
- assistant
- associate
- cog
- colleague
- coworker
- dogsbody
- drone
- drudge
- drudger
- employe
- employee
- flunkey
- flunkie
- flunky
- foot soldier
- gandy dancer
- grub
- grubber
- grunt
- hack
- hand
- hireling
- jobber
- jobholder
- laborer
- navvy
- nine-to-fiver
- peon
- plugger
- retainer
- serf
- slave
- slogger
- subordinate
- temp
- temporary
- toiler
- underling
- wage earner
- wage slave
- wageworker
- workhorse
- workingman
- workingwoman
- workman
- workwoman
- yes-man
Antonyms for worker
Meanings of worker
- noun
- A person who performs labor for a living, especially manual labor.
- A nonreproductive social insect, such as ant, bee, termite, or wasp.
- A thread performing one instance of a particular task within a program.
Example Sentences
- The factory worker arrived early to start the shift.
- Every worker deserves fair pay and safe working conditions.
- The new law benefits both the employer and the worker.
- She is a hard-working worker who always meets her deadlines.
- The hospital hired more workers to handle the increased patient load.
On this page you'll find 60 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to worker, such as: assistant, associate, boss, cog, colleague, coworker, dogsbody.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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