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laborwork, especially physical work

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: work, especially physical work

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈleɪbər/

Korean meaning: 노동, 일 (특히 육체적 노동)

Korean pronunciation: 레이-버 (강세: 레이)

Example Sentences

  • My dad said gardening is relaxing, but after 5 hours of labor, I think he's lying!
  • The company values skilled labor and offers competitive wages.
  • She labored through the difficult math problem until she finally solved it.

labor

NOUN

//ˈleɪbər//

work, especially physical work

labor concept
💡 Concept

Construction workers doing heavy physical labor

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labor rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Hard labor for your neighbor wins their favor

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈleɪbər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈleɪbə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootlabor

Origin

From Latin 'labor' meaning work or toil, with roots possibly connected to Proto-Indo-European *leubh- meaning to care for or desire. The word entered English through Old French 'labour' during the Norman period.

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🎵Rhyme

neighborsavorfavor
neighbor
savor
favor

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My dad said gardening is relaxing, but after 5 hours of labor, I think he's lying!

The company values skilled labor and offers competitive wages.

She labored through the difficult math problem until she finally solved it.

😄 Fun example

The pizza delivery guy deserves respect - his labor brings us happiness at 2 AM!

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

worktoileffortemploymentjob

Antonyms

restleisurerelaxation

Related

workerlaborerworkplaceemploymentindustry