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BUSINESS

(noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Business.

How to pronounce business:

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Business - as a noun

A commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

Example: "He bought his brother's business"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
business concernbusiness organisationbusiness organizationconcern11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enterprise12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A rightful concern or responsibility

Example: "It's none of your business"

An immediate objective

Example: "Gossip was the main business of the evening"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aim5object17objective23target7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The volume of commercial activity

Example: "Business is good today"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
business activitycommercial activity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Business concerns collectively

Example: "Government and business could not agree"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
business sector
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sector8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Customers collectively

Example: "They have an upper class clientele"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clientele11patronage12

Incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect

Example: "His business with the cane was hilarious"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
byplay16stage business
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acting9performing18playacting18playing13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Business - as an adjective

Of, to, pertaining to or utilized for purposes of conducting trade, commerce, governance, advocacy or other professional purposes.

Example: "Please do not use this phone for personal calls; it is a business phone."

Professional, businesslike, having concern for good business practice.

Supporting business, conducive to the conduct of business.

Example Sentences

"I have a meeting for my business tomorrow."
"She is starting her own business after quitting her job."
"The restaurant business is highly competitive."
"He has a business selling handmade crafts."
"The fashion industry is a tough business to break into."
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Word Game Points

Is BUSINESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, business is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUSINESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is BUSINESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, business is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUSINESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is BUSINESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, business is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUSINESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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