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work

verb
/wɜːrk/

Meaning

to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals
to perform a task or job; physical or mental effort

Example Sentences

He works as a teacher at the local school.

She works at a software company.

Example Expressions

work hard

Synonyms

labor, toil, function, operate, job, employment, effort, task
Entry 1
labor, toil, function, operate
Entry 2
labor, job, employment, effort, task

Antonyms

rest, relax, play, idle, leisure, idleness
Entry 1
rest, relax, play, idle
Entry 2
rest, leisure, idleness

Collocations

work hard, work together, work from home, work late, work overtime, work efficiently, work experience, work schedule, work environment
Entry 1
work hard, work together, work from home, work late, work overtime, work efficiently
Entry 2
work experience, work hard, work schedule, work environment

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