noun
Meaning 1
An occupation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
line of work
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noun
Meaning 2
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he's not in my line of business
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: occupation, business, job, line
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: activity
Narrower terms: confectionery, sport, farming, land, game, biz, career, calling, vocation, employment, work, appointment, position, post, berth, office, spot, billet, place, situation, treadmill, salt mine, trade, craft, profession, metier, medium, accountancy, accounting, photography, catering
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