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- pronunciation:
- k
rir
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the course or development of one's life, or a phase in one's life, usually in connection with one's occupation.
He had a long career in the Navy.Early in her academic career, she had published several papers on that subject.Her career as a teenage shoplifter ended abruptly when she was caught by a store manager.- synonyms:
- course, development, progression, road
- similar words:
- direction, journey, movement, progress, trek, trip, way
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| definition 2: |
a profession or occupation chosen as a life's work.
She wants to have a career as a scientist.
- synonyms:
- occupation, profession, vocation
- similar words:
- business, calling, craft, job, line, livelihood, living, métier, practice, pursuit, trade
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| definition 3: |
speed of forward movement.
The horse galloped at full career.- synonyms:
- course, movement, progress, progression
- similar words:
- advance
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| related words: |
employment, life, occupation, work |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
careers, careering, careered |
| definition: |
to run or move swiftly or wildly; rush.
The driver had lost control and the car careered toward the cliff.- synonyms:
- bolt, dash, rush, scud
- similar words:
- dart, fly, hurry, jump, run, scamper, scoot, scramble, speed, spring
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| related words: |
chase, race |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
having a specific profession or doing something as a profession.
He's decided to become a career soldier.- synonyms:
- professional
- similar words:
- business
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| related words: |
work, working |
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