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colleague

Pronunciation: [ˈkɑːliɡ]

Word

Learn how to use colleague in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) A colleague is someone you work with. They can be in the same team or department as you. Think of a colleague as a friend you see at your job.

Example

My colleague helped me finish my project on time.

Example

I don't get along well with some of my colleagues.

Example

Who is your closest colleague at work?

Context: “professional”

(noun) A colleague can also refer to someone in the same profession as you, even if you don’t work together. It’s like having a buddy in the same job area, even if you are at different companies.

Example

I met a colleague from another school at the conference.

Example

He doesn't have any colleagues in his field right now.

Example

Do you often collaborate with colleagues from other companies?

How to pronounce colleague

Pronunciation: [ˈkɑːliɡ]

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