WordHive Learning Dictionary

Chore

noun

A chore is a regular job or task.

5 letters 2 syllables

What does Chore mean?

A chore is a regular job or task.

Dictionary definition

a regular task, especially one done around the home.

Example sentences

Chore in a sentence

easy

My chore is to feed the dog.

medium

Washing the dishes is a daily chore.

hard

The family made a chore chart so everyone knew which task to do.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Chore

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does chore mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to chore?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses chore correctly?

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Chore

Voice settings
Sounds like

CHOR

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Chore

taskA piece of work to do.
jobA responsibility or task.
Antonyms

Opposite words

playFun activity instead of work.
free timeTime without tasks or chores.
Synonym practice

Want to practice chore synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Cleaning my desk was today's chore," then compare close word choices. Practice chore synonyms.

Word family

Chore word family

Base word

chore

noun

chore

Base form.

noun

chores

More than one chore.

Related words
Student support

Understand Chore

Hint for students

A chore is a regular job or task.

Common mix-up

Chore is not the same as play. Chore means a chore is a regular job or task.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: Washing the dishes is a daily chore. Clue words: washing, dishes, daily. Underline clue words that show why chore fits instead of play. Now write one new sentence that shows chore without using the word chore. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show chore?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Washing the dishes is a daily chore." Why does chore fit better than play?