Pronunciation

/ˈwɜːrk/

Definitions

Noun

1. The activity or process of performing mental or physical tasks in order to produce goods or services: She spent most of her day working on the project.
2. Employment or paid activity, often done regularly: He has a full-time job at the company.
3. Result or effect of one’s actions: Her hard work paid off with a promotion.
4. A place where work is done, especially an industrial establishment: The construction site was bustling with workers.

Verb

1. To engage in productive activity, especially as part of one’s occupation: I’m going to work on my essay now.
2. To exert effort or energy in order to achieve something: They worked tirelessly to finish the project on time.
3. To function or operate: The machine doesn’t seem to be working properly.
4. To cause something to happen or develop: Working together can solve the problem.

Adjective

1. Engaged in work or employment: A hard-working employee.
2. Necessary or required for a particular purpose: Basic survival skills are essential for manual labor work.

Adverb

1. In a working manner: He works diligently every day.
2. As part of one’s job: She works from home.

Phrases

• “Get some work done” means to accomplish tasks or assignments.
• “Work overtime” implies doing extra hours beyond regular time.
• “Work-life balance” refers to managing time between professional and personal activities.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “His job involves a lot of administrative work.”
• Verb: “She works at the library, helping patrons find books.”
• Adjective: “The house needed some serious work before we could move in.”
• Adverb: “He works diligently to improve his skills.”

Synonyms

• Labor
• Employment
• Occupation
• Duty
• Task
• Endeavor
• Endeavour
• Jobbing
• Employment (as a noun)