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Meaning of the word labour in English

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labour

US /ˈleɪ.bɚ/
UK /ˈleɪ.bər/
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Noun

1.

work, especially physical work

Example:
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The construction project required a lot of manual labour.
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Agricultural labour is often seasonal.
Synonym:
toil drudgery exertion effort work
2.

the process of childbirth

Example:
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She was in labour for twelve hours.
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The first stage of labour can be long.
Synonym:
childbirth delivery parturition accouchement
3.

the Labour Party (a political party in the UK)

Example:
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The Labour Party won the last general election.
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She is a strong supporter of Labour policies.

Verb

work hard; make great effort

Example:
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They laboured for hours to clear the debris.
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He laboured under the misapprehension that he was indispensable.
Synonym:
toil drudge slave grind struggle
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Related Word:
labour force