Toiling: meaning, definitions and examples

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toiling

 

[ ˈtɔɪlɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

hard work

Toiling refers to working hard or laboring persistently. It often implies a sense of physical exertion and effort over a prolonged period of time.

Synonyms

laboring, struggling, working hard

Examples of usage

  • Despite toiling in the fields all day, the farmer was unable to yield a good harvest.
  • She toiled away in the office, trying to meet the deadline.
  • The workers toiled under the scorching sun to complete the construction project.
Context #2 | Noun

hard work

As a noun, toiling can refer to the act of working hard or laboring persistently. It can also describe the result of such effort.

Synonyms

effort, hard work, labor

Examples of usage

  • The toiling of the miners deep underground was essential for extracting valuable minerals.
  • The toiling of the students in their studies eventually paid off with excellent grades.

Translations

Translations of the word "toiling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trabalho árduo

🇮🇳 कठोर परिश्रम

🇩🇪 mühsame Arbeit

🇮🇩 kerja keras

🇺🇦 важка праця

🇵🇱 ciężka praca

🇯🇵 苦労する

🇫🇷 travail ardu

🇪🇸 trabajo arduo

🇹🇷 zorlu çalışma

🇰🇷 고된 일

🇸🇦 عمل شاق

🇨🇿 náročná práce

🇸🇰 ťažká práca

🇨🇳 辛苦工作

🇸🇮 težko delo

🇮🇸 erfið vinna

🇰🇿 ауыр еңбек

🇬🇪 მძიმე შრომა

🇦🇿 çətin iş

🇲🇽 trabajo arduo

Etymology

The word 'toiling' originated from the Middle English word 'toilen', which meant to struggle or work hard. It has roots in Old French and Latin. Throughout history, 'toiling' has been associated with the concept of hard work and persistent labor, often in difficult or challenging conditions. The word has evolved to encompass not just physical labor but also mental or emotional exertion in modern usage.

See also: toil, toilet.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,355, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.