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1. work
noun. ['ˈwɝːk'] activity directed toward making or doing something.
Synonyms
- job
- toil
- labour
- procedure
- polishing
- activity
- action
- ironing
- paperwork
- substituting
- lavation
- missionary work
- care
- housekeeping
- tending
- subbing
- spadework
- wash
- social service
- busywork
- coursework
- washing
- heavy lifting
- service
- undertaking
- shining
- investigating
- aid
- housewifery
- nightwork
- operation
- loose end
- project
- make-work
- housework
- investigation
- welfare work
- task
- unfinished business
- duty
- logging
- mission
- attention
- timework
Antonyms
Etymology
- weorc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wyrċan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Rhymes with Electrical Work
- overwork
- magouirk
- leclerc
- deklerk
- declerque
- declerk
- declercq
- declerck
- rework
- mcgurk
- mcguirk
- berserk
- sturc
- sterk
- smirk
- quirke
- quirk
- klerk
- clerk
- clercq
- clerc
- bjerke
- zirk
- yerke
- werke
- werk
- turk
- turck
- sirk
- shirk
2. work
verb. ['ˈwɝːk'] be employed.
Synonyms
Etymology
- weorc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wyrċan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. work
noun. ['ˈwɝːk'] a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing.
Synonyms
Etymology
- weorc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wyrċan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. work
verb. ['ˈwɝːk'] exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity.
Synonyms
- go through
- slog
- join forces
- beaver
- monkey
- run through
- beaver away
- occupy
- electioneer
- intern
- tinker
- busy
- page
- skimp
- monkey around
- scant
- skipper
- work on
- assist
- peg away
- mess around
- cooperate
- specialise
- waitress
- muck about
- keep one's shoulder to the wheel
- volunteer
- plug away
- specialize
- wait
- putter
- clerk
- whore
- minister
- collaborate
- get together
- work at
- serve
- work through
- keep one's nose to the grindstone
- carpenter
- muck around
- boondoggle
- pull one's weight
- potter
Antonyms
Etymology
- weorc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wyrċan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. work
noun. ['ˈwɝːk'] the occupation for which you are paid.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- weorc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wyrċan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. work
verb. ['ˈwɝːk'] have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected.
Antonyms
Etymology
- weorc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wyrċan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. work
verb. ['ˈwɝːk'] perform as expected when applied.
Etymology
- weorc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wyrċan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. work
noun. ['ˈwɝːk'] applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading).
Synonyms
Etymology
- weorc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wyrċan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. work
verb. ['ˈwɝːk'] shape, form, or improve a material.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- weorc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wyrċan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
