Synonyms for Job & Similar Words
Definition of job
- noun
- the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money; "he's not in my line of business"
- a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee; "estimates of the city's loss on that job ranged as high as a million dollars"; "the job of repairing the engine took several hours"; "the endless task of classifying the samples"; "the farmer's morning chores"
- a workplace; as in the expression "on the job"
8 synonyms found
Writing tips for "job"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like caper, chore, employment can replace "job" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 8 alternatives available, "job" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Job" in song lyrics
See how job is used in real songs:
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"Jetting back to the lab, I'm getting back on my job"
1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July -
"So it got a good vibe so we did a good job"
2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 f/ Janelle Renee — More Go -
"I remember the first time I got a blow job"
2 Live Crew — Baby Baby Please (Just a Little More Head)