Definition

A person who does a job or task, especially one that involves physical or manual work.

Example

The factory hired many new workers to meet the increased demand for products.

Conversation

I saw a documentary about how hard a worker ant's life is.

Really? I didn't know they had such tough jobs.

Yeah, they do everything from building to gathering food.

That's pretty impressive for such small creatures!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Worker → It is formed from "work" (from Old English *weorc*, meaning activity or labor) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A worker is a person who engages in work or labor.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is actively engaged in 'work' — the '-er' just means a person. This helps you remember that a worker is someone who does work.

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