full-time
Meaning
"Full-time" refers to a work schedule that requires an employee to work the standard number of hours, typically around 35 to 40 hours per week, as opposed to part-time employment.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "full-time" with "part-time," which indicates fewer hours worked.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
After
graduating
,
Maya
began
to
work
full
-
time
at
a
small
publishing
company
in
the
city
.
She
likes
the
steady
schedule
because
it
helps
her
plan
time
for
exercise
and
cooking
.
Although
some
weeks
are
busy
,
the
clear
routine
makes
it
easier
to
meet
deadlines
and
improve
her
skills
.
Her
colleagues
are
friendly
,
and
she
often
stays
a
little
later
to
help
with
new
projects
.
Overall
,
full
-
time
work
has
given
her
a
sense
of
progress
and
a
better
idea
of
her
career
goals
.
Common Phrases
full-time job
full-time employee
full-time position
Antonyms
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