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Wordabulary

colleague

Pronunciation
Noun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

A person you work with, especially in a professional job.

"She grabbed lunch with a colleague from the accounting department."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

coworker

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "She grabbed lunch with a _____ from the accounting department."

Answer: colleague

In your own words, what does "colleague" mean?

A person you work with, especially in a professional job.

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