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Self-employed

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Working for oneself, rather than for an employer..

Example Sentences

Police said Ko Sasaki, of no fixed address and who claims to be self-employed, took two packs of condoms, worth about 2,000 yen, and tried to leave the store without paying for them.

Synonyms for self-employed

Antonyms for self-employed

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Usage Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does self-employed mean?

Self-employed means Working for oneself, rather than for an employer..

What is a synonym for self-employed?

Common synonyms include employed, freelance.

What is the opposite of self-employed?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use self-employed in a sentence?

Police said Ko Sasaki, of no fixed address and who claims to be self-employed, took two packs of condoms, worth about 2,000 yen, and tried to leave the store without paying for them.

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