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full-time

[ˈfʊlˌtaɪm ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

employment

Employed for the full number of hours considered normal or standard for a particular activity or occupation.

Synonyms

permanent, regular, standard.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
full-time	This is likely a repetition and should be the same as the first 'full-time' word. She has a full-time job at the company John is looking for full-time work
permanent	Describes a position or job that is expected to be ongoing, without a planned end date. Often used to distinguish from temporary or contract work. After completing her probation period, she was offered a permanent position They are looking to hire someone permanently
regular	Generally refers to a job or schedule that happens consistently, either part-time or full-time. Emphasizes the routine aspect rather than the hours. He works regular hours from 9 AM to 5 PM She is a regular employee, not a temp
standard	Usually used to describe the common or typical set of hours or conditions for a job. This term is more general and less specific to employment status. He works standard office hours The company offers a standard benefits package

Examples of usage

He works full-time as a teacher.
I am looking for a full-time job.

^{Context #2 | Adverb}

work schedule

For the full number of hours considered normal or standard for a particular activity or occupation.

Synonyms

permanently, regularly.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
full-time	This term is used to describe a job or position where someone works the standard number of hours, typically 35-40 hours per week, usually providing them with benefits and a steady income. She got a full-time job at the local library. I'm looking for a full-time position with health benefits.
permanently	Use this word when indicating something that is meant to last forever or for an indefinite period, often without the intention of changing it. He moved to Canada permanently. The company closed its plant permanently due to financial losses.
regularly	This word is used to describe an action or event that happens at consistent, often predictable intervals, but not necessarily as a full-time commitment. She checks her email regularly. We meet regularly to discuss project updates.

Word

Description / Examples

full-time

This term is used to describe a job or position where someone works the standard number of hours, typically 35-40 hours per week, usually providing them with benefits and a steady income.

She got a full-time job at the local library.
I'm looking for a full-time position with health benefits.

permanently

Use this word when indicating something that is meant to last forever or for an indefinite period, often without the intention of changing it.

He moved to Canada permanently.
The company closed its plant permanently due to financial losses.

regularly

This word is used to describe an action or event that happens at consistent, often predictable intervals, but not necessarily as a full-time commitment.

She checks her email regularly.
We meet regularly to discuss project updates.

Examples of usage

She works full-time in the marketing department.
I can only work part-time, not full-time.

Translations

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Origin of 'full-time'

The term 'full-time' originated in the early 19th century to describe an individual who is employed for the complete number of hours considered normal or standard for a particular job or activity. It has since become a common phrase used to indicate a regular, standard work schedule.