Jobs — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Jobs
Jobs (biographical name)
- Steven Paul 1955—2011 American computer entrepreneur
Jobs (noun)
- a regular remunerative position
- a specific duty, role, or function
- something that has to be done, task
- one's regular employment as contrasted with an occasional, secondary, or coveted job
- an act of stimulating the genitals manually usually to orgasm
- a forceful or malicious spoken or written attack
- a person who discourages or depresses while seemingly giving comfort and consolation
- rhinoplasty
- a foolish or eccentric person; also, sometimes offensive, someone who is not mentally sound
Jobs (verb)
- to do odd or occasional pieces of work for hire
- to carry on public business for private gain
- to carry on the business of a middleman or wholesaler
Jobs (plural noun)
- hard usually pearly white seeds of a tropical southeast Asian grass (Coix lacryma-jobi) often used as beads
- the grass producing Job's tears
Jobs (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
"a high-paying job as a banker"
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a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
"taking the trash out is one of my jobs"
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a specific task with which a person or group is charged
"your job on this committee is to review the curriculum and suggest changes"
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the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
"a coffeemaker's job is to make coffee, and this overpriced machine doesn't do it very well"
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a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
"boy, doing all that filing was a real job"
Jobs (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in contracts, partners
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Jobs
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Antonyms & Opposite Words for Jobs
Words with the opposite meaning of Jobs:
Near Antonyms of Jobs
Word Forms of Jobs
Origin & Etymology of Jobs
of uncertain origin
First known use: circa 1558
Frequently Asked Questions about Jobs
What does "Jobs" mean?
"Jobs" means Steven Paul 1955—2011 American computer entrepreneur. As an a noun, a verb and a plural noun, it is defined as: Steven Paul 1955—2011 American computer entrepreneur. It has 6 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Jobs"?
Other words for "Jobs" include appointments, berths, billets, capacities, connections, functions, places and positions. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Jobs" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Jobs"?
There are 119 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Jobs". Common alternatives include appointments, berths, billets, capacities, connections, functions, places, positions, posts and situations.
What is the opposite of "Jobs"?
Antonyms of "Jobs" include furloughs, lays off, locks out, axes, cans, discharges, dismisses and fires. Near antonyms include avocations, unemployments, breezes and child's play.
How do you use "Jobs" in a sentence?
Examples of "Jobs" in a sentence: "a high-paying job as a banker"; "taking the trash out is one of my jobs"; "your job on this committee is to review the curriculum and suggest changes".
Is "Jobs" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Jobs" can be used as a noun, a verb and a plural noun, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Jobs"?
"Jobs" is pronounced /ˈjäbz/ as a biographical name, /ˈjäb/ as a noun, /ˈjōbz-/ as a noun and /ˈnət-ˌjäb/ as a noun.
What is the origin of the word "Jobs"?
"Jobs" comes from of uncertain origin. First known use: circa 1558.