colleague
/ˈkɑliɡ/
noun
Common
1.n.an associate that one works with
2.n.a person who is member of one's class or profession
“the surgeon consulted his colleagues”
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colleague and fellow share a recorded sense, so the question is not what they mean but which one fits. colleague means “an associate that one works with”. fellow means “a boy or man”. fellow is the more common of the two in everyday English.
/ˈkɑliɡ/
1.n.an associate that one works with
2.n.a person who is member of one's class or profession
“the surgeon consulted his colleagues”
/ˈfɛloʊ/
1.n.a boy or man
“that chap is your host”
2.n.a friend who is frequently in the company of another
“drinking companions”
3.n.a person who is member of one's class or profession
“the surgeon consulted his colleagues”
| colleague | fellow | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɑliɡ/ | /ˈfɛloʊ/ |
| Said | KAH-leeg | FEL-oh |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Letters | 9 | 6 |
| Parts of speech | noun | noun |
| Senses | 2 | 7 |
| How common | Common | Core |
| Synonyms | co-worker, fellow worker, workfellow | chap, feller, fella |
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