work — activity involving mental or physical effort done to achieve a purpose or result
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: activity involving mental or physical effort done to achieve a purpose or result
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɜːrk/
Example Sentences
- My dog ate my homework, but at least he's working hard on digestion!
- I need to work on my English skills for the exam.
- The elevator doesn't work, so I got a free workout climbing 10 floors!
work
NOUN[/wɜːrk/]
activity involving mental or physical effort done to achieve a purpose or result
She stays late at work, finishing the last report before the deadline.
W (will) + ORK (action) — by applying his strong W (will) to the heavy ORK (operation) of the engine, the mechanic made it work.
Taking a morning walk and having a quick coffee talk, she sat down at her desk to work.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Work derives from Old English 'weorc', which evolved from Proto-Germanic roots shared across the Germanic language family. This ancient word reflects humanity's long history of labor for survival, with cognates appearing throughout all Germanic languages.
Breakdown
The word shows direct descent from Old English 'weorc' to Modern English 'work', with the Proto-Germanic root *werkan- meaning 'to do' or 'to work' underlying the transformation.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog ate my homework, but at least he's working hard on digestion!”
“I need to work on my English skills for the exam.”
“The elevator doesn't work, so I got a free workout climbing 10 floors!”
“Teamwork makes the dream work.”
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