Pronunciation: /dʒɑb/

Definitions of job

noun a paid position of regular employment

Example Sentences

A1 I have a job as a cashier at the supermarket.

A2 She is looking for a job in marketing.

B1 His new job requires him to travel frequently.

B2 Working from home has made her job more flexible.

C1 The CEO's job is to oversee the company's operations and make strategic decisions.

C2 After years of hard work, she finally landed her dream job at a prestigious law firm.

verb None

Example Sentences

A1 She jobbed at the supermarket to earn some extra money.

A2 He jobbed as a waiter while he was studying in college.

B1 They jobbed together on a project for their company.

B2 I jobbed my way up the corporate ladder through hard work and dedication.

C1 She jobbed her way through various positions in the company before becoming CEO.

C2 He jobbed his way to the top of the industry through sheer determination and talent.

adjective None

Example Sentences

A1 She has a job interview tomorrow.

A2 He is looking for a job in the tech industry.

B1 The job market is very competitive in this city.

B2 She received a job offer from a top company.

C1 His job responsibilities include managing a team of employees.

C2 The job satisfaction survey revealed high levels of employee happiness.

adverb None

Example Sentences

A1 She works hard to do a good job.

A2 He quickly finished the job and went home.

B1 The team did a great job on the project.

B2 She carefully completed the job without any mistakes.

C1 The CEO efficiently managed the company's operations.

C2 The architect meticulously designed the building to perfection.

pronoun None

Example Sentences

A1 I have a job.

A2 She lost her job due to the pandemic.

B1 Finding a job in this market is challenging.

B2 His new job requires a lot of travel.

C1 The job offer came with an attractive salary package.

C2 Her job as a CEO involves making important strategic decisions.

preposition None

Example Sentences

A1 I have a job as a teacher.

A2 She did a great job on her presentation.

B1 He applied for a job in marketing.

B2 The company offered him a job as a manager.

C1 His job as a scientist requires a lot of research.

C2 She excels at her job as a CEO.

conjunction None

Example Sentences

A1 I need to finish my homework before I can go to my job.

A2 I have a part-time job at the local grocery store.

B1 I want to find a new job that offers more opportunities for growth.

B2 She decided to quit her job and start her own business.

C1 His job requires him to travel frequently to different countries.

C2 Despite his busy job, he always finds time to volunteer at the local shelter.

interjection None

Example Sentences

A1 Job! I need help with this.

A2 Job! This is harder than I thought.

B1 Job! I can't believe I made such a mistake.

B2 Job! I finally finished the project.

C1 Job! I have been promoted to a higher position.

C2 Job! I just landed my dream job at the company.

article None

Example Sentences

A1 I have a job at the supermarket.

A2 She is looking for a job in marketing.

B1 Having a job allows me to pay my bills.

B2 His new job requires him to travel frequently.

C1 She landed her dream job at a prestigious law firm.

C2 The CEO's job is to oversee the company's operations and strategy.

Examples of job in a Sentence

formal She was offered a high-paying job at the prestigious law firm.

informal I heard Sarah got a new job at the tech company down the street.

slang I'm just trying to hustle and grind to make this job mine.

figurative Being a parent is a full-time job in itself.

Grammatical Forms of job

past tense

worked

plural

jobs

comparative

more job

superlative

most job

present tense

work

future tense

will work

perfect tense

have worked

continuous tense

is working

singular

job

positive degree

good job

infinitive

to work

gerund

working

participle

worked

Origin and Evolution of job

First Known Use: 1556 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'job' originated from the Old French word 'jobbe', which meant a lump or piece of something. It was later used to refer to a task or piece of work.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'job' evolved to specifically refer to a paid position of regular employment, as we commonly use it today.