Toiled: meaning, definitions and examples

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toiled

 

[ ˈtɔɪld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

hard work

Toiled means to work extremely hard, often with difficulty and exhaustion. It conveys a sense of laborious effort, usually over a long period. This term often suggests that the work is not only challenging but also burdensome. The word is frequently associated with physical or manual labor, although it can apply to any intense effort that leaves a person weary.

Synonyms

grinded, labored, slogged, struggled, worked hard

Examples of usage

  • She toiled in the fields from dawn until dusk.
  • They toiled over the project to meet the deadline.
  • The workers toiled to finish the construction on time.

Translations

Translations of the word "toiled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trabalhou

🇮🇳 परिश्रम किया

🇩🇪 geplagt

🇮🇩 bekerja keras

🇺🇦 працював

🇵🇱 zajmował się

🇯🇵 苦労した

🇫🇷 travaillé dur

🇪🇸 trabajó duro

🇹🇷 çabaladı

🇰🇷 고생했다

🇸🇦 كدح

🇨🇿 dřel

🇸🇰 usiloval

🇨🇳 辛勤工作

🇸🇮 delal trdo

🇮🇸 vinna

🇰🇿 еңбек етті

🇬🇪 შრომობდა

🇦🇿 çalışdı

🇲🇽 trabajó duro

Word origin

The word 'toil' originates from the Latin 'to labor,' which evolved into the Old French term 'toiler.' This term was used specifically to describe labor that was arduous and exhausting. By the 14th century, 'toil' had entered the English language, carrying with it the meaning of hard and continuous work. Over the centuries, 'toil' has come to be associated not only with physical labor but also with the efforts and hardships related to work or tasks in general. The term often evokes imagery of farmers working the land, laborers building structures, or anyone engaged in strenuous effort. Today, it encompasses both the physical and mental exertions that come with hard work.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,712, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.