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Works: meaning, definitions and examples

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works

 

[ wษœหrks ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

at the office

Works refer to tasks, duties, or projects that need to be completed as part of one's job. Works can also refer to the place where one is employed.

Synonyms

duties, projects, tasks

Examples of usage

  • He has a lot of works to finish before the deadline.
  • I'll be staying late at works tonight to catch up on my assignments.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

Works can also refer to the complete set of an author's writings or creations.

Synonyms

creations, pieces, writings

Examples of usage

  • Shakespeare's works are considered some of the greatest in English literature.
Context #3 | Verb

functioning

Works can mean to operate correctly or efficiently.

Synonyms

functions, operates, runs

Examples of usage

  • My car works perfectly after the mechanic fixed it.
  • The new software works much better than the old version.

Translations

Translations of the word "works" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trabalhos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Arbeiten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pekerjaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะฑะพั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prace

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไป•ไบ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท travaux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trabajos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iลŸler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘์—…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุนู…ุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prรกce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรกce

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทฅไฝœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผั‹ัั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒฃแƒจแƒแƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trabajos

Etymology

The word 'works' has a long history, originating from Old English 'weorc' meaning 'something done, deed, action, proceeding'. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass various tasks, projects, and creations. The term has evolved to be used in different contexts, reflecting the diverse ways in which human activities can be categorized as works.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #539 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.