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work

 
pronunciation:
wuhrk
parts of speech:
noun, verb
phrases:
work out
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the use of energy and effort to make or do something.
It takes a lot of hard work to build a house.
 
synonyms:
labor
antonyms:
leisure, play
similar words:
action, effort, industry, struggle, trouble
definition 2: a project or task that uses energy and effort.
They will finish the work on the new library very soon.
synonyms:
job, project, task
similar words:
activity, charge, chore, duty, exercise, function, mission, office
definition 3: something made as the result of such effort.
Most of this writer's works were very popular.
synonyms:
creation, product
similar words:
achievement, act, composition, effort, fruit, piece
definition 4: a job.
She enjoys her work at the hospital.
synonyms:
job, occupation, position
similar words:
business, career, field, labor, line, profession, trade, vocation
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: works, working, worked, wrought
definition 1: to have or do a job.
He works at a bank.
definition 2: to run or act in the expected way.
That phone doesn't work.
synonyms:
function, operate, run
similar words:
go, handle, perform
definition 3: to use or handle.
I learned how to work the new machine.
synonyms:
handle, operate, use
similar words:
activate, control, employ, manage, run
phrase: work out
derivations: workable (adj.), worker (n.)
Word Builder: work +
  • workday:
    the amount of time out of 24 hours you spend working.
  • worker:
    a person who works.
  • worksheet:
    a sheet of paper on which you do written work.
  • workstation:
    the area in a workplace where you do your work.
  • work-study:
    a program that helps you find a part-time job to pay for your college education.
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