What does “career” mean?
- 1
nounthe series of jobs a person does over their working life, usually in one area
He began his career as a teacher.
Career at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /kəˈrɪr/ · kuh-REER
How to use “career” correctly
Stress the second syllable: kuh-REER. Don’t mix it up with “carrier” (KAIR-ee-er).
Common phrases with “career”
- career path
- a successful career
- change careers
- career choice
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- profession
- occupation
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