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He works as an electrician vs He is an electrician

Both versions are correct. "He works as an electrician" simply states the type of work the person does, while "He is an electrician" labels the person with a specific profession. The choice is a matter of preference and context.
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He works as an electrician

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate someone's current job or role.

This phrase is used to specify the person's current occupation or role, highlighting what they do for a living.

Examples:

  • She works as a teacher.
  • He works as a chef in a restaurant.
  • They work as engineers at a tech company.
  • Apr 1, 2024 ... I know a guy with an EE degree and he works as an electrician and probably gets paid more in the PNW than another friend of mine who is an EE ...
  • May 15, 2017 ... Since he works as an electrician with high-voltage equipment, that kind of scares me. His doctor doesn't seem to be concerned about any of ...
  • Jul 29, 2024 ... Nowadays he works as an electrician, and supposedly spends most of his free time tinkering with some strange inventions of his own in his garage ...
  • And my dad—he works as an electrician, and he was always working crazy hours. As an electrician, you're not supposed to work overnight shifts, but both he ...
  • Feb 25, 2022 ... He works as an electrician and earns about $25 per hour. Pak plans to spend $1100 on materials for his home repair project? What is the ...
  • May 20, 2021 ... In one sense, Marcella Birtele is following in her father's footsteps: he works as an electrician in Italy, and she studies the ...
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  • Feb 16, 2024 ... Bearing a small smile she came forth with the tea: he works as an electrician, works out at the gym almost every day, has his own car, and ...

Alternatives:

  • He is employed as an electrician.
  • He serves as an electrician.
  • He functions as an electrician.
  • He acts as an electrician.
  • He performs the job of an electrician.

He is an electrician

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to state someone's profession.

This phrase is used to simply state the person's profession without emphasizing their current job or role.

Examples:

  • She is a doctor.
  • He is a musician.
  • They are teachers.
  • Aug 5, 2022 ... UPDATE: I should add, I don't think he is an electrician by trade, he is just a handyman that knows how to do hvac systems and apparently ...
  • Jul 25, 2019 ... I've needed a light installed in the bathroom for weeks. I went out and bought it. He is an electrician.
  • Sep 18, 2024 ... My dad is visiting from the Netherlands and he is an electrician / electrical engineer. Ive got a light I bought and need installing the ...
  • Nov 29, 2008 ... He is an electrician. But he does amazing things on the grill when we cook out during the weekend.” This happens a lot. “Chef” has pretty ...
  • May 27, 2020 ... He is an electrician that now does the same job as me. Here's a nice testimonial left for me regarding one of the courses inside ...
  • Jan 22, 2003 ... I am a US citizen and will be moving to to the state soon with my australian husband. He is an electrician and we were wondering if anyone has any info on how ...
  • Aug 12, 2020 ... Point is, this guy says he is an electrician so I'm looking for some reason that an electrician would be having this problem and I guess it ...
  • Apr 4, 2024 ... Jason Campbell is one of the brothers! He is an electrician by trade and has an amazing story of sobriety and recovery.
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Alternatives:

  • He works as an electrician.
  • He practices as an electrician.
  • He specializes in electrical work.
  • He is employed in the field of electrical work.
  • He is skilled in electrical installations.

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