Calling and Line

Calling

Calling noun - The activity by which one regularly makes a living.
Usage example: I think my true calling will be as a commercial artist

Line is a synonym for calling in profession topic. In some cases you can use "Line" instead a noun "Calling", when it comes to topics like action, vocation, chosen profession.

Nearby Words: call, called, caller, callback, callable

Line

Line noun - The activity by which one regularly makes a living.
Usage example: my line of business is “pre-owned” vehicles, and have I got a deal for you!

Calling is a synonym for line in occupation topic. You can use "Calling" instead a noun "Line", if it concerns topics such as action, profession, vocation, line of work.

Nearby Words: lined, linear, lineup, lineage, lineal

How words are described

good good calling good line
long long calling long line
current current calling current line
original original calling original line
Other adjectives: actual, real, little, main, official, alternate.

Both words in one sentence

  • After Chris keeps flubbing the line and calling Jackie, "Jackie" instead of his character's name (Inspector Lee).
  • Series / The Sopranos Calling the Old Man Out: Meadow calls Tony out a number of times on his hypocrisy and line of work.
  • Wrestling / Angelina Love Besides calling their little pairing "Velvet-Love Entertainment" prior to taking up "The Beautiful People", Love's also made references to preparations for "another line of work".
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