Toil: meaning, definitions and examples

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toil

 

[ tษ”ษชl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

hard work

To work extremely hard or incessantly; to labor with difficulty or weariness. Toil often implies long and strenuous exertion, often manual labor.

Synonyms

drudge, grind, labor, slave, sweat.

Examples of usage

  • He toiled in the fields from dawn till dusk.
  • She toiled away at her desk, trying to finish the project on time.
Context #2 | Noun

hard work

Hard and continuous work; exhausting labor or effort. Toil can refer to both physical and mental labor that requires great effort.

Synonyms

drudgery, effort, exertion, labor, toiling.

Examples of usage

  • After years of toil, he finally achieved his goals.
  • The toil of studying for the exam paid off with a high grade.

Translations

Translations of the word "toil" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trabalho รกrduo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคกเคผเฅ€ เคฎเฅ‡เคนเคจเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mรผhe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerja keras

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะถะบะฐ ะฟั€ะฐั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciฤ™ลผka praca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‹ฆๅŠด (kurล)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท labeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esfuerzo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zahmet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์ƒ (gosaeng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฏุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dล™ina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พ›ๅŠณ (xฤซnlรกo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ garanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ั€ ะตาฃะฑะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒซแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ” แƒจแƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸฤฑr zษ™hmษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esfuerzo

Etymology

The word 'toil' originated from Middle English 'toilen', which came from Old French 'toillier' meaning 'to work hard'. The sense of exhausting labor or effort dates back to the late 14th century. Throughout history, 'toil' has been associated with hard work and perseverance, highlighting the dedication required to achieve one's goals through sustained effort.

See also: toilet, toiling.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,697 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.