chore — a routine task, especially a household one that is unpleasant or boring
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a routine task, especially a household one that is unpleasant or boring
Pronunciation (IPA): /tʃɔːr/
Korean meaning: 일상적인 집안일, 특히 지루하거나 귀찮은 일
Korean pronunciation: 초어 (강세: 초어)
Example Sentences
- My mom turned cleaning into a game, but it's still a chore to me.
- He divided the weekly chores among his three children.
- Taking out the trash is such a chore, especially when it's raining.
chore
NOUN//tʃɔːr//
a routine task, especially a household one that is unpleasant or boring
💡 Concept
Dreaded household task
🎵 Rhyme
Open the door, there's always one chore more!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/tʃɔːr/
🇬🇧 UK/tʃɔː(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootchar
Origin
중세 영어 'char'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '일시적인 일' 또는 '잡일'을 의미했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 주로 집안의 반복적인 일을 가리키게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
doorfloormorestorecore
door
floor
more
store
core
🔗Collocations
household chores
do chores
daily chores
boring chore
assign chores
chore list
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom turned cleaning into a game, but it's still a chore to me.”
“He divided the weekly chores among his three children.”
“Taking out the trash is such a chore, especially when it's raining.”
😄 Fun example
“She finished all her chores in record time to go out with friends.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
taskdutyjoberrandhousework
Antonyms
leisurerecreationentertainment
Related
routineresponsibilitycleaningmaintenance
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