CEFR A2

worker

noun

Meaning

A person who does a job, especially one that involves hard physical effort.

Examples

The factory hired many new workers to meet the increased demand.
She is a dedicated worker who always arrives on time.

Synonyms: employee, laborer, operative, workforce

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worker (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈwɜːrkər/

Definition

A person who does a job, especially one that involves hard physical effort.

Examples

The factory hired many new workers to meet the increased demand.
She is a dedicated worker who always arrives on time.
The report highlighted the challenges faced by low-wage workers.

How to Use worker

worker bee (collocation): A sterile female bee that does the work of the hive. — "The worker bee diligently collected nectar from the flowers."
worker ant (collocation): An ant that performs tasks such as foraging, nest maintenance, and defense for the colony. — "A worker ant carried a crumb many times its own size back to the nest."

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