Collaegue vs. Colleague: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 15, 2023
"Collaegue" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Colleague," which refers to a person with whom one works in a professional setting.
Which is correct: Collaegue or Colleague
How to spell Colleague?
Collaegue is Incorrect
Colleague is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember that "colleague" starts with "col-" just like "collaborate," and colleagues often collaborate.
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The word has "league" in it, which might remind you of a team, and colleagues are often part of the same team.
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Think of "col-" and "-league" as two separate parts to help you remember the order of letters.
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Use the mnemonic "Colleagues Offer Life-Long Enrichment And Gratification Universally Enjoyed" to remember the spelling.
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Remember that the correct version has two 'l's and two 'e's, like a balanced equation.
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Collaegue and Colleague Definitions
Colleague
Colleague can refer to an associate within the same institution or organization.
She was a respected colleague in the academic field.
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Colleague
Colleague is sometimes used in a broader sense to mean a peer in the same industry.
He met his colleague at a conference.
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Colleague
A colleague is someone you work with in a professional environment.
My colleague helped me with the project.
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Colleague
Colleague implies a shared responsibility or mutual respect.
As a colleague, he was always reliable.
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Colleague
In academics, a colleague can refer to a fellow faculty member.
Her colleague reviewed her research paper.
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Colleague
A fellow member of a profession, staff, or academic faculty; an associate.
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Colleague
A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate.
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Colleague
To unite or associate with another or with others.
Young Fortinbras,/ Holding a weak supposal of our worth/...Colleagued with the dream of his advantage,/...hath not failed to pester us with message/ Importing the surrender of those lands/Lost by his father. - Hamlet (Act I, Scene 2)
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Colleague
A partner or associate in some civil or ecclesiastical office or employment. It is never used of partners in trade or manufactures.
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Colleague
A person who is member of your class or profession;
The surgeon consulted his colleagues
He sent e-mail to his fellow hackers
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FAQs
Why is it called Colleague?
The term "colleague" comes from the Latin "collega," meaning 'partner in office,' to denote people working together.
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What is the verb form of Colleague?
There is no standard verb form for "colleague."
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What is the singular form of Colleague?
"Colleague" is already in its singular form.
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What is the pronunciation of Colleague?
In American English, it is pronounced as /ˈkɑːˌliɡ/.
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Which preposition is used with Colleague?
"With" is often used, as in "with my colleague."
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Which article is used with Colleague?
"A" or "the" can be used depending on context.
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Is Colleague a negative or positive word?
Neutral; it depends on the context.
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What is a stressed syllable in Colleague?
The first syllable, "Col," is stressed.
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What is the first form of Colleague?
"Colleague" is its only form as it is a noun.
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Which conjunction is used with Colleague?
"And" is commonly used, as in "my colleague and I."
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What is the second form of Colleague?
N/A, as "colleague" is a noun and doesn't have different form
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Is Colleague a vowel or consonant?
It is a word that contains both vowels and consonants.
Janet White
Oct 14, 2023
Which determiner is used with Colleague?
"My," "the," or "a" can be used depending on context.
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Oct 14, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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