²billet

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of BILLET

an assignment at which one regularly works for pay <found a billet at one of the leading brokerage houses in New York>

Synonyms appointment, berth, billet, capacity, connection, function, place, position, post, situation

Related Words business, employ, employment, occupation, profession; work; office, spot; calling, pursuit, trade, vocation; line, racket; engagement, gig; livelihood, living; career, lifework, practice (also practise); duty, mission, posting, service, task

Near Antonyms avocation; joblessness, unemployment

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