Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Engaged in a job or task, typically in return for payment.
Working
/ˈwɜːkɪŋ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He is working late tonight.The machine stopped working suddenly.
Etymology:
From Middle English werkyng, from the verb werken, meaning to do work, originating from Old English weorc, which comes from Proto-Germanic werkan.
Usage Statistics:
28 mentions per 1 million words 
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