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- [ahyd-ler]
- /ˈaɪd lər/
- /ˈaɪ.dl̩/
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- [ahyd-ler]
- /ˈaɪd lər/
Definitions of idler word
- noun idler the state or quality of being idle. 1
- noun idler the state of a machine, engine, or mechanism that is idling: a cold engine that stalls at idle. 1
- adjective idler not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers. 1
- adjective idler not spent or filled with activity: idle hours. 1
- adjective idler not in use or operation; not kept busy: idle machinery. 1
- adjective idler habitually doing nothing or avoiding work; lazy. 1
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Origin of idler
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; idle + -er1
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Parts of speech for Idler
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
idler popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
idler usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for idler
noun idler
- loafer — a person who loafs; lazy person; idler.
- slacker — a slack condition or part.
- drone — Music. a continuous low tone produced by the bass pipes or bass strings of musical instruments. the pipes (especially of the bagpipe) or strings producing this tone. a bagpipe equipped with such pipes.
- couch potato — A couch potato is someone who spends most of their time watching television and does not exercise or have any interesting hobbies.
- lounger — a person or thing that lounges.
Antonyms for idler
noun idler
- workaholic — a person who works compulsively at the expense of other pursuits.
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