In business today, too many executives spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't need, to impress people they don't even like.
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Business
/ˈbɪz.nɪs/
Synonyms for "business" (312 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (63)
actingactionactivenessactivismactivityaffairaffairsaktiebolagaktiengesellschaftallegianceareaartassigned taskattemptbagbalance of tradebig businessbody corporatebounden dutybuffoonery
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burdenbusiness dealingsbusiness establishmentcall of dutycallingcareercareer buildingcareerismcartelchamber of commercecharacterizationchargecombinecommercecommercialcommercial affairscommercial enterprisecommercial relationscommitmentcompagniecompanyconcern
Strong matches (93)
Noun(21 words)
concern parentscorpcorporationdanonedonaldsonemployersenterpriseenterprisesentityepsonestablishmentsfirmfirmsgerman entitäthasbrohormelhospitalityikeaissueitalian stabilire
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concernmentconglomerateconglomerate corporationconsolidating companyconsortiumcontractcopartnershipcorporate bodycorporationcraftcustomdealdealingdealingsdedicationdeferencedevoirdevotiondingusdiversified corporation
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dofunnydoingdoingsdoodadduties and responsibilitiesdutyeffortemployemployeremploymentengagemententerpriseestablishmentethicsfair tradefealtyfinancefirmfree tradefunctiongadgetgaggamegizmogoings ongoings-onhamhammy actinghandicrafthokehokumholding companyhomagehootenannyhouseimperativeimpersonationindustrialindustryintercourseinterestissuejiggerjob
Adjective(6 words)
Verb(1 words)
establish new discipline
Preposition(1 words)
for profit
Related words (156)
joint-stock associationjoint-stock companylaborlifeworklineline of businessline of dutyline of worklookoutloyaltymarketmarketingmattermercantilemercantile businessmerchantmerchantrymetiermilitancymimesis
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mimickingmimicrymimingmissionmotionmovementmultilateral trademummerymustmysterynumberobligationoccasionsoccupationofficeonusoperating companyoperationorganizationoughtoutfitoveractingpalaverpantomimingpartpartnershippatterperformanceperformingpersonationplaceplanplayactingplayingplunderbundpointpolitical activismpoolportrayalpracticeproblemproceedingproceedingsprofessionprogramprojectprojectionpropositionproprietorshipprovincepublicpublic utilitypursuitquestionracketreciprocal traderepresentationrespectresponsibilityrestraint of traderetailroleself-imposed dutyserviceslapsticksmall businessspecializationspecialtystage businessstage directionsstage presencestirstock companystuntsubjectsyndicatetaking a roletaskthe business worldthe marketplacethingthingumajigtopictradetrade associationtradingtraffictransactiontrucktrustundertakingunilateral tradeutilityventurevocationwalkwalk of lifewholesalework
Noun(33 words)
Adjective(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acting, action, activeness, activism, activity.
- Sentence evidence is available for business, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "business".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "business"
Keep "business" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "business" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "business", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "business" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
27 entriesactingactivityaffairaimbusiness activitycommercecommercial activitycommercialismconcerneconomic activityenterpriseestablishmentheadachemattermercantilismobject
Showing 16 of 27 words.
More specific
9 entriesbookstoreelectronics storefamily businessfinancial mattergrocery storelegal matteronline businesspersonal mattersmall business
Collocations
6 entriesbusiness planeconomic activityfamily businesslocal businessonline businesssmall business
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesTranslations
1 translations across 1 languages.
Norwegian Bokmål
1 entries- business noun (action carried out with a prop or piece of clothing)
Sample sentences
50 total sentences available.
It is high time you started a new business.
Source: tatoeba (15976)
You should attend to your own business.
Source: tatoeba (16042)
You should go about your business.
Source: tatoeba (16105)
Showing 4 of 50 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "business"?
Closest matches include acting, action, activeness, activism, activity.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "business"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.
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