Work: meaning, definitions and examples

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work

 

[ wษœหrk ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

place of employment

A place where one goes to earn money by performing tasks or duties. It can be an office, a factory, a store, or any other location where work is done.

Synonyms

employment, job, occupation

Examples of usage

  • I have to go to work at 9 AM tomorrow.
  • She works in a hospital as a nurse.
  • He enjoys his work as a chef in a restaurant.
Context #2 | Noun

activity

Physical or mental effort directed towards a specific purpose or result. It can involve tasks, projects, or responsibilities.

Synonyms

effort, labor, task

Examples of usage

  • Hard work is the key to success.
  • She put in a lot of work to complete the project on time.
  • He is known for his dedication and hard work.
Context #3 | Verb

performing tasks

To perform tasks or duties for a specific purpose. It can involve physical or mental effort directed towards achieving a goal.

Synonyms

carry out, execute, perform

Examples of usage

  • She works as a teacher in a local school.
  • He is working on a new project for his company.
  • They worked together to solve the problem.

Translations

Translations of the word "work" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trabalho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Arbeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pekerjaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะฑะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ praca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไป•ไบ‹ (ใ—ใ”ใจ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท travail

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trabajo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prรกce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรกca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทฅไฝœ (gลngzuรฒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ delo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vinna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒฃแƒจแƒแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trabajo

Etymology

The word 'work' originated from the Old English word 'weorc', which meant 'something done, a product of labor'. It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to tasks, employment, and effort. The concept of work is essential in human society as it is the basis for economic activity, personal development, and societal progress.

See also: coworker, coworkers, hardworking, overwork, rework, reworking, unworkability, unworkable, workability, workable, workableness, workaholic, workaround, workbench, worker, workers, workforce, working, worklessness, workload, workmanship, workmates, workmen, workout, workplace, works, workshop, workstation, worktable, worktop, workwear, workweek.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #57, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.