Just like I thought, the contractor came back today, begging for more time.
Source: tatoeba (28406)
Contractor
Synonyms for "contractor" (29 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (6)
Noun(4 words)
Strong matches (9)
Noun(6 words)
Adjective(1 words)
freelance contractor
Related words (14)
Noun(11 words)
freelancersindependent contractormechanical contractorsellerservice providerstintersupplierundertakerundertakersvendorvendors
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: astringent, bidders, builder, clamp, concessionaire.
- Sentence evidence is available for contractor, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet.
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 "contractor".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "contractor"
Keep "contractor" 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 "contractor" 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 "contractor", 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 "contractor" 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
12 entriesbridge playerbuilderbusiness entityconstructoreconomic actoremployment arrangementhandorganorganizationpartyservice providerwork arrangement
More specific
11 entriesIT contractoraerospace contractorcivil contractorconstruction contractorconsulting contractordefense contractorelectrical contractorfreelance contractorgeneral contractormechanical contractorseasonal contractor
Collocations
8 entriescivil contractorcontractor bidcontractor licensecontractor networkelectrical contractorgeneral contractorprime contractorsubcontractor
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesTranslations
34 translations across 25 languages.
Arabic
1 entries- مُقَاوِل noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Azerbaijani
1 entries- podratçı noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Bulgarian
1 entries- предприемач noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Catalan
1 entries- constructor noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Cebuano
1 entries- kontraktor noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Dutch
1 entries- aannemer noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Finnish
1 entries- rakennusurakoitsija noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
French
1 entries- entrepreneur noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
German
2 entries- Bauausführer noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
- Bauunternehmer noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Greek
1 entries- εργολάβος noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Hebrew
1 entries- קבלן בניין \ קַבְּלַן בִּנְיָן noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Hungarian
2 entries- generálkivitelező noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
- építési vállalkozó noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Indonesian
2 entries- anemer noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
- pemborong noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Italian
1 entries- appaltatore noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Latin
1 entries- redemptor noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Macedonian
1 entries- изведувач noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Portuguese
1 entries- pedreiro noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Romanian
2 entries- antreprenor noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
- constructor noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Russian
3 entries- контра́ктор noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
- подря́дчик noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
- подря́дчица noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Spanish
2 entries- constructor noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
- contratista noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Tagalog
1 entries- kontratista noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Thai
2 entries- ผู้รับเหมา noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
- ผู้รับเหมาก่อสร้าง noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Turkish
1 entries- müteahhit noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Ukrainian
1 entries- підрядник noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Yoruba
2 entries- agbaṣẹ́ṣe noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
- kọn̄gílá noun (A person or company that constructs or improves buildings or structures)
Sample sentences
11 total sentences available.
Right on schedule, that contractor came around today, begging for more time.
Source: tatoeba (324710)
Ensure that contractor prepares the HSE Plan based on the criteria set.
Source: tatoeba (3555983)
Tom hired a local contractor to remodel his kitchen.
Source: tatoeba (3634090)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "contractor"?
Closest matches include astringent, bidders, builder, clamp, concessionaire.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "contractor"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.