Meaning of the word "to work" in English

What does "to work" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

to work

US /wɜːrk/

UK /wɜːrk/

to perform duties or tasks, especially for a living

Example:

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I work from nine to five every day.

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She decided to work as a freelance writer.

Synonym:

to labor to toil to be employed to be engaged

to function or operate correctly

Example:

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The machine doesn't work anymore.

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Does this plan work for you?

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to operate to function to run to perform

to achieve a desired result or effect

Example:

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The medicine began to work quickly.

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His charm didn't work on her.

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to succeed to be effective to achieve to accomplish

activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result

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He put a lot of work into the project.

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The construction work is progressing well.

Synonym:

labor toil effort task job

a place where one is employed

Example:

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I'm heading to work now.

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She left work early today.

Synonym:

workplace office job employment

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