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co-worker vs associate

associate vs co-worker

co-worker and associate both are nouns.

co-worker is not an adjective while associate is an adjective.

co-worker is not a verb while associate is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
co-worker Yes No No No
associate Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, associate is a hypernym of co-worker; that is, associate is a word with a broader meaning than co-worker:
  • co-worker: an associate that one works with
  • associate: a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
co-worker (noun) associate (noun)
an associate that one works with a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
co-worker (adjective) associate (adjective)
having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
co-worker (verb) associate (verb)
make a logical or causal connection
bring or come into association or action
keep company with; hang out with
Difference between co-worker and associate

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