WORK

/wɜːk/ ► audio Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 11

Definition

  1. noun activity directed toward making or doing something.
  2. noun a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing. — synonyms: piece_of_work
  3. noun the occupation for which you are paid. — synonyms: employment
  4. noun applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading). — synonyms: study
  5. noun (physics) a manifestation of energy.
  6. noun a place where work is done. — synonyms: workplace
  7. noun the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it). — synonyms: oeuvre, body_of_work
  8. verb exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity.
  9. verb be employed. — synonyms: do_work
  10. verb have an effect or outcome. — synonyms: act
  11. verb perform as expected when applied. — synonyms: function, operate, go, run
  12. verb shape, form, or improve a material. — synonyms: work_on, process
  13. verb give a workout to. — synonyms: exercise, work_out
  14. verb proceed along a path. — synonyms: make
  15. verb operate in a certain place, area, or specialty.
  16. verb proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity.
  17. verb move in an agitated manner.
  18. verb cause to happen or to occur as a consequence. — synonyms: bring, play, wreak, make_for
  19. verb cause to work. — synonyms: put_to_work
  20. verb prepare for crops. — synonyms: cultivate, crop
  21. verb behave in a certain way when handled.
  22. verb have and exert influence or effect. — synonyms: influence, act_upon
  23. verb operate in or through.
  24. verb cause to operate or function.
  25. verb provoke or excite.
  26. verb gratify and charm, usually in order to influence.
  27. verb make something, usually for a specific function. — synonyms: shape, form, mold, mould, forge
  28. verb move into or onto.
  29. verb make uniform. — synonyms: knead
  30. verb use or manipulate to one's advantage. — synonyms: exploit
  31. verb find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of. — synonyms: solve, work_out, figure_out, puzzle_out, lick
  32. verb cause to undergo fermentation. — synonyms: ferment
  33. verb go sour or spoil. — synonyms: sour, turn, ferment
  34. verb arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion.

Examples

  • “We don't have much time. Let's get to work piling up those sandbags.”
  • “Tell me you're using clean works at least.”
  • “He’s working in a bar.”

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