work

/wˈɜːk/

/ˈwɝk/

[verb] [noun]

to work

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

1.1

to cause oneself or someone else to work, particularly extremely hard

synonyms : put to work

1.2

to use or manage a particular thing in order to achieve something from it

to do a job or task, usually for a company or organization, in order to receive money

synonyms : do work

(of a machine or device) to operate or function properly

synonyms : function

operate

run

antonyms : malfunction

3.1

to cause a device, machine, etc. to be in operation

to change the form or shape of a material into a certain form or shape by hitting, stretching, squeezing, etc.

synonyms : process

work on

4.1

to use a particular material to produce or craft a form of art

to have the result that is desired

synonyms : act

5.1

to have a specific impact

5.2

to make efforts in order to obtain or achieve something

to move or pass from a particular position to another gradually or with difficulty

6.1

(of a part of face or body) to move violently

to cause oneself or someone else to be in a particular emotional state

7.1

to use one's persuasiveness to manipulate or influence someone's emotions or behavior

Work

[NOUN]

activity that requires physical or mental effort

something that we do regularly to earn money

synonyms : employment

a painting, piece of music or book that is produced by a painter, musician or writer

synonyms : piece of work

a place where work is done

synonyms : workplace

applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)

synonyms : study

(physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force

the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)

synonyms : body of work

oeuvre

Examples

1. The politician worked the crowd with his passionate speeches.

2. The ship slowly worked its way through the dense fog.

3. The students worked their heart and soul on their project.

4. Not working my foot.

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