word
Career
Kur-IHR
/kɜːrˈɪr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
career
Dictionary meaning
The general progression of your working or professional life.
Examples
- The general had had a distinguished career.
- The cars careered down the road.
Synonyms: life history
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