worker

Meanings

• noun

  A person who performs manual labor or works with machinery.

  - "The construction site employed a large number of workers."
  - "The worker's union went on strike for better wages."
  - "He spent his entire life as a factory worker."

• noun

  Someone who performs mental or creative labor.

  - "She is a talented worker in the field of graphic design."
  - "The writer is a hard worker and can produce a novel in just a few months."
  - "The editor is an essential worker in the publishing industry."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɜː.kə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈwɝ.kɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

laborer , labourer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with worker
tomber , comber , dumber , umber , number

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. worker (de) : Arbeiter (male) or Arbeiterin (female)
   

2. worker (es) : trabajador (male) or trabajadora (female)
   

3. worker (fr) : ouvrier (male) or ouvrière (female)
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. woker
   

2. wooer
   

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Variants

List of all variants of worker that leads to same result
worker , workers , worker-priest , worker-priests , gig worker , gig workers , guest worker , guest workers , sex work , sex worker , sex workers , wonder-worker , wonder-workers , care worker , day worker , voluntary worker , co-worker , co-workers , coworker , coworkers

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

workers, working, worked

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English weorcan, from wercan 'to work'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'worker' can also refer to a bee or ant, which contributes to the hive or colony by performing various tasks.

2. In ancient Egypt, workers were often paid in grain or beer instead of money.

3. The term 'blue-collar worker' refers to someone who performs manual labor, while 'white-collar worker' refers to someone who performs office or non-manual work.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. labor: The physical or mental effort spent to achieve a goal or produce a good or service.

2. employment: The state of being engaged in a job or occupation.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The worker has been a central figure in literature, art, and music, representing the struggles and triumphs of the working class. In art, the worker is often depicted in realistic or documentary styles, highlighting the physical and emotional demands of labor. In music, there are numerous songs about workers and their experiences, from folk ballads to protest songs.

How to Memorize "worker"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a hard hat and carrying a toolbox, or imagine a group of people working together to build a structure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'worker' with images of people working in various industries, such as construction, manufacturing, or agriculture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Workers are people who create value by exerting effort' to remember the definition of the word.

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