Toil: meaning, definitions and examples
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toil
[ tษษชl ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น trabalho รกrduo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคกเคผเฅ เคฎเฅเคนเคจเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Mรผhe
๐ฎ๐ฉ kerja keras
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฐะถะบะฐ ะฟัะฐัั
๐ต๐ฑ ciฤลผka praca
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฆๅด (kurล)
๐ซ๐ท labeur
๐ช๐ธ esfuerzo
๐น๐ท zahmet
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ ์ (gosaeng)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฏุญ
๐จ๐ฟ dลina
๐ธ๐ฐ drina
๐จ๐ณ ่พๅณ (xฤซnlรกo)
๐ธ๐ฎ garanje
๐ฎ๐ธ strit
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััั ะตาฃะฑะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแซแแแ แจแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aฤฤฑr zษhmษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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.
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