different between underwork vs underworker

English

Etymology

under- +? work

Pronunciation

• (verb) IPA^(key): /??nd?(?)?w??(?)k/
• (noun) IPA^(key): /??nd?(?)?w??(?)k/

Verb

underwork (third-person singular simple present underworks, present participle underworking, simple past and past participle underworked or (archaic) underwrought)

1. (transitive) To require too little work from; to work insufficiently.
2. (intransitive, obsolete) To work or operate in secret or clandestinely.

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3. (transitive, intransitive) To do less work than necessary (on).

4. (intransitive) To do work for inadequate payment.
5. (transitive) To injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine.
6. (transitive) To do similar work for a lesser price than; to undercut.

Noun

underwork (uncountable)

1. Subordinate work; petty business.

Anagrams

• work under

English

Etymology 1

under- +? worker

Noun

underworker (plural underworkers)

1. An inferior or subordinate workman.

Etymology 2

underwork +? -er

Noun

underworker (plural underworkers)

1. One who underworks.