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working

The word “working” has 2 syllables: work-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈwɝː.kɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “working” has 282 synonyms and 122 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for working along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for working

Antonyms for working

Meanings of working

  • noun
    1. (usually in the plural) Operation; action.
    2. Method of operation.
    3. The incidental or subsidiary calculations performed in solving an overall problem.
    4. Fermentation.
    5. (of bodies of water) Becoming full of a vegetable substance.
    6. A place where work is carried on.
  • verb
    1. To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.
    2. To effect by gradual degrees.
    3. To embroider with thread.
    4. To set into action.
    5. To cause to ferment.
    6. To ferment.
    7. To exhaust, by working.
    8. To shape, form, or improve a material.
    9. To operate in a certain place, area, or speciality.
    10. To operate in or through; as, to work the phones.
    11. To provoke or excite; to influence.
    12. To use or manipulate to one’s advantage.
    13. To cause to happen or to occur as a consequence.
    14. To cause to work.
    15. To function correctly; to act as intended; to achieve the goal designed for.
    16. To influence.
    17. To effect by gradual degrees; as, to work into the earth.
    18. To move in an agitated manner.
    19. To behave in a certain way when handled.
    20. (with two objects) To cause (someone) to feel (something); to do unto somebody (something, whether good or bad).
    21. To hurt; to ache.
  • adjective
    1. That is or are functioning.
    2. That suffices but requires additional work.
    3. In paid employment.
    4. Of or relating to employment.
    5. Enough to allow one to use something.
    6. Used in real life; practical.

Example Sentences

  • She is working on a new project this month.
  • The machine stopped working after the power outage.
  • He spends most of his day working at the office.
  • They are working together to solve the problem.
  • The team is working hard to meet the deadline.

On this page you'll find 404 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to working, such as: abetting, abolishing, absorbed, abstract, abusing, academic, accessible.

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