someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites
A journalist is a person who gathers, investigates, and reports news and information for various media outlets, such as newspapers, magazines, television, radio, or online platforms. Journalists are responsible for writing articles, producing reports, and ensuring that their stories are accurate, fair, and balanced. They often conduct interviews, research, and analyze data to provide insightful coverage on a range of topics, such as current events, politics, and human interest stories. Journalists play an essential role in keeping the public informed and holding individuals or institutions accountable.
someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations
someone who is employed to give advice to or provide help for those with family or financial problems
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a room in an apartment or house that a baby sleeps in
A nursery is a room in a home designed for the care and comfort of a baby or young child. It typically includes furniture like a crib, changing table, and storage for baby clothes and supplies. Nurseries are often decorated with soft, soothing colors and themes to create a calm and welcoming environment for the child. The room may also have toys, books, and other items to encourage early development. The design of a nursery is focused on safety, comfort, and functionality, providing a space for both the baby and the caregivers.
someone who has been trained to care for injured or sick people, particularly in a hospital
A nurse is a healthcare professional who provides various levels of patient care under the supervision of doctors and other medical professionals. Nurses help with patient evaluations, giving medications, monitoring vital signs, providing treatments, and educating patients and their families about health conditions and self-care. Nurses work together with other members of the healthcare team to make sure patients receive thorough care. They can specialize in various areas, such as pediatric nursing, critical care nursing, psychiatric nursing, or community health nursing, among others.
a doctor who performs medical operation
A surgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in performing operations, known as surgeries, to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. Surgeons are trained to carry out a wide range of procedures, from minor to complex operations, often focusing on specific fields such as general surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, or cardiovascular surgery. Surgeries typically involve making cuts in a patient's body to manipulate tissues for repair, removal, or replacement of damaged areas. Surgeons also provide care before and after surgery, making sure that patients are well-prepared for the operation and are properly recovering afterward.
a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life
a task that is done only for the sake of one's pleasure and not for any rewards of any kind
The idiom "labor of love" originated from the combination of two concepts: "labor," which refers to work or effort, and "love," which signifies deep affection or passion. The idiom is used to emphasize that the motivation behind an endeavor comes from a personal sense of fulfillment, enjoyment, or commitment, rather than external factors.
a feeling of pleasure that one experiences after doing or achieving what one really desired
the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions
the willingness to take action and start new things without being prompted or directed
to complete a task or project before a specific time or date that has been agreed upon or set as a requirement
stressful or anxious due to having too many tasks or responsibilities to handle within a limited time
to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means
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a paid job
capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs
working without pay
to pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place
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to spend one's time doing things that are useless or unnecessary
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to spend or use time in a way that does not achieve anything or have a particular goal
(of time) available for hobbies and not taken up by activities or tasks
done for the usual hours in a working day or week
(of time) to go by
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to reach the point when there is no more time available to complete a task or achieve a goal
having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them
not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings
having the ability to learn or understand quickly
to be formed from particular parts or things
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showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about
not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.
to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.
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to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.
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to urgently demand someone to do something or something to take place
to firmly trust in the goodness or value of something
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to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something
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to give money or something else of value in exchange for goods or services
to be determined or affected by something else
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to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for
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to get ready for an event, activity, or situation, either mentally or physically
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