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daywork Synonyms
Another word for daywork
Choosing another word for daywork depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Labor hired and paid for by the day or hour, rather than by the piece or under a fixed-price contract.
Usage Example
"Because the renovation uncovered unexpected structural damage, the contractor billed the extra repairs as day labor."
Strongest
day labor
Strong
timework
• noun (Context 2)
Work performed during normal daytime hours as opposed to a night shift.
Usage Example
"After five years on the overnight crew, she was relieved to finally transfer to day shift."
Strongest
day shift
Opposites of daywork
The opposite of daywork shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
nightwork
piecework
night shift
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Daywork. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/daywork