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out of work vs idle

idle vs out of work

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

out of work and idle both are adjectives.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
out of work No Yes No No
idle Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, out of work and idle are synonyms defined as:
  • out of work and idle: not having a job
Other synonyms of out of work include jobless.
out of work (noun) idle (noun)
the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling
out of work (adjective) idle (adjective)
not having a job not in action or at work
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
out of work (verb) idle (verb)
run disconnected or idle
be idle; exist in a changeless situation
Difference between out of work and idle

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