5+ Synonyms for Working & Similar Words
Definition of working
- adjective
- actively engaged in paid work; "the working population"; "the ratio of working men to unemployed"; "a working mother"; "robots can be on the job day and night"
- adequate for practical use; especially sufficient in strength or numbers to accomplish something; "the party has a working majority in the House"; "a working knowledge of Spanish"
- adopted as a temporary basis for further work; "a working draft"; "a working hypothesis"
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "working"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like functional, operative, practical can replace "working" 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 5 alternatives available, "working" 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.
"Working" in song lyrics
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"Fence sitter lips torn by both polars and their working"
Aesop Rock — Blue in the Face -
"Stimulating, verses like blood working"
Afu-Ra f/ Ky-Mani Marley — Equality -
"Where you at when you say you working"
Amil — Girlfriend
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