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idle vs out of work

out of work vs idle

idle is a noun but out of work is not a noun.

idle and out of work both are adjectives.

idle is a verb but out of work is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
idle Yes Yes Yes No
out of work No Yes No No
As adjectives, idle and out of work are synonyms defined as:
  • idle and out of work: not having a job
Other synonyms of idle include jobless.
idle (noun) out of work (noun)
the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling
idle (adjective) out of work (adjective)
not in action or at work not having a job
silly or trivial
not in active use
lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
not having a job
not yielding a return
without a basis in reason or fact
idle (verb) out of work (verb)
run disconnected or idle
be idle; exist in a changeless situation
Difference between idle and out of work

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