Definitions and Examples of employed, working, occupied
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a paid job or occupation.
Example
She is employed as a teacher at the local school.
Engaged in paid work; having a job.
Example
He is working as a software engineer at a tech company.
Busy with work or other activities.
Example
She is occupied with her studies and doesn't have time for a job right now.
Key Differences: employed vs working vs occupied
- 1Employed and working both refer to having a paid job or occupation, while occupied refers to being busy with work or other activities.
- 2Employed is a more formal term, while working is more casual.
- 3Occupied can also refer to being busy with non-work-related activities, while employed and working specifically refer to having a job.
Effective Usage of employed, working, occupied
- 1Job Search: Use these antonyms to describe your employment status when looking for a job.
- 2Small Talk: Incorporate these antonyms in conversations to ask about someone's job or employment status.
- 3Resume Writing: Use these antonyms to describe your work experience and employment history in your resume.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of unemployed are employed, working, and occupied. Use employed and working to describe having a paid job or occupation, and occupied to describe being busy with work or other activities. These antonyms can be used in job search, small talk, and resume writing.
