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working vs on the job

on the job vs working

working is a noun but on the job is not a noun.

working and on the job both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
working Yes Yes No No
on the job No Yes No No
As adjectives, working and on the job are synonyms defined as:
  • working and on the job: actively engaged in paid work
working (noun) on the job (noun)
a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
working (adjective) on the job (adjective)
actively engaged in paid work actively engaged in paid work
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
adopted as a temporary basis for further work
adequate for practical use; especially sufficient in strength or numbers to accomplish something
serving to permit or facilitate further work or activity
Difference between working and on the job

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